Elephant dubbed as 'World's loneliest' to leave Islamabad zoo for new home

An elephant dubbed as ‘World’s Loneliest’ has reportedly been ‘okayed’ by medics to leave zoo, where he has been for more than 35 years, and head for a new life elsewhere. According to reports, Kaavan elephant will be allowed to leave Islamabad Zoo in Pakistan and will most likely head to Cambodia. 

Martin Bauer,  spokesman for animal welfare organisation For Paws, reportedly said that Kaavan will w t only have better conditions that animal rights activist have been campaigning for, but also companionship as tusker lost his partner back in 2012 and subsequently battled with loneliness. Bauer said that following checks, which confirmed Kaavan is strong eugh, steps will be taken to finalise his relocation to an animal sanctuary potentially in Cambodia. 

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spokesman furr added that Kaavan’s recovery will be a lengthy one as his wounds are more than just physical. Bauer informed that tusker even suffers from behavioural issues. Furr, Bauer said that Kaavan also developed stereotypical behaviour, which means he shakes his head back and forth for hours. 

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Medical examination of Kaavan 

As per reports, Four Paws team, which included wildlife veterinarians and experts, carried out Kaavan’s full physical examination at zoo on September 4. latest development comes as campaigners have reportedly petitioned to free tusker from Islamabad Zoo for years, claiming he is badly mistreated, being kept in chains and showing symptoms of distress. As he was also without a companion, activists dubbed him as ‘world’s loneliest elephant’. 

Rescuing Kaavan attracted attention of animal activists, including US singer Cher, who lobbied for his relocation. Friday’s medical examination reportedly showed that elephant was overweight, even though he showed signs of malnutrition. His nails were cracked and overgrown apparently from years of living in an improper enclosure with flooring that damd his feet. 

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