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The World Society for the Protection for Animals and Born Free were flooded with contributions - and the cash is still coming in.

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The charities believe they will now be able to act on plans to rescue animals from zoos that face closure under European Union law.

It is feared many may be slaughtered if zoos across the impoverished country are forced to close because of poor standards.

Last week, we highlighted the plight of animals including three bears at Bucharest Zoo that were seen walking endlessly in circles in their small cages. WSPA plans to rehouse them at a bear sanctuary in the Carpathian mountains.

Born Free plans to rescue animals from Buhusi Zoo in northern Romania, where welfare workers fear for the safety of two crippled lions. It is hoped they can be nurtured to good enough health to be sent to Africa.

Alison Hood, of Born Free, said she was amazed by the reaction to our investigation. "The response from Mail on Sunday readers has been overwhelming,' she said.

WSPA said: "A huge thanks to The Mail on Sunday and its readers."