'World's loneliest' elephant leaves 'abusive' Pakistani Zoo for Cambodia, gets new life

Having attracted flak from international animal rights activists for substandard housing and deteriorating living conditions at zoo, Pakistan’s lone Asian elephant Kaavan is being relocated to Cambodia. ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ which was gifted to Islamab by Sri Lanka in 1985 over diplomatic ties received a heartfelt farewell, as President of Pakistan attended party to bid creature held in captivity at Marghazar Zoo a goodbye. zoo h confirmed in a report earlier that Kaavn will be transferred to Cambodia's Wildlife Sanctuary, as he was only member of his species left. animal welfare organization Four Paws reported that tusker was kept in a poor facility, mostly igred, after his female partner Sahel passed away in 2012. 

On vember 24, Islamab's zoo threw a lavish celebration with balloons, music performances, and a live audience as 35-year-old bull elephant prepared to leave facilities after years. A spokesman for Pakistan's ministry of climate change Saleem Shaikh told sources of local brocaster Dawn that elephant was reying to be flown out of Islamab to Cambodia in huge metal confinement on board a plane.

Before he left, animal lovers and well-wishers gared to pay last visit to elderly elephant as band serened Kaavan’s departure. zoo where tusker resided for deces was in festive spirit as people assembled with banners, “Farewell Kaavan, we will miss you.” event was attended by several ministers, Pakistani lawmakers, climate change minister, and President Dr. Arif Alvi who wished animal well. 

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Tusker will t be sedated

A vet from animal rescue organization Four Paws, Amir Khalil, performed Frank Sinatra soundtracks for tusker, who seemingly bonded with him well while he h been aggressive to or humans at confinement over past few years. Earlier in a statement released by Four Paws, Khalil h lamented creature’s tragic condition, saying, “I cant wait to bring him to Cambodia toger with Four Paws team.”

He said in a release, “For past four years, my partners in Free Wild — Mark, Gina, and I — have been working tirelessly to achieve this moment.” animal will t be sedated for safety as per Four Paws’ release and will be transported by a group of veterinarians. Apart from tusker, Himalayan brown bears, five monkeys, and one deer at Marghazar Zoo are also being planned to relocate given deteriorating status and lack of care at zoo facility. 

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