World's loneliest elephant okayed to quit Islamabad zoo for new life in Cambodia
4 years, 3 months ago

World's loneliest elephant okayed to quit Islamabad zoo for new life in Cambodia

India Today  

An elephant who has become a cause celebre for animal rights activists around the world will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions, the animal welfare group helping with the case said on Saturday. Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, where he will find companionship and better conditions. The overweight elephant Kaavan underwent a full medical examination at the zoo on Friday, said Bauer. Rescuing Kaavan from the zoo’s dire conditions attracted the attention of animal activists around the world, and celebrities including US singer Cher, who lobbied for his relocation.

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Animal welfare group says bacterial infection killed Sonia the elephant in Pakistan
5 days, 16 hours ago

Animal welfare group says bacterial infection killed Sonia the elephant in Pakistan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani veterinary surgeons found that a bacterial infection killed an elephant at a safari park in the city of Karachi earlier this month, a veterinarian with a global animal welfare organization said Wednesday. Dr. Amir Khalil with the Vienna-based Four Paws told The Associated Press that the infection spread through 19-year-old Sonia’s body from her foot, raising concerns …

Zookeeper Death: Attempts to Train Wild Elephant Largely Unsuccessful
1 year, 2 months ago

Zookeeper Death: Attempts to Train Wild Elephant Largely Unsuccessful

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Negligence in training the 40-year-old elephant, Vijay, who was captured in the wild, could have resulted in the death of 23-year-old animal keeper Shahbaz at the Nehru Zoological Park on Saturday, said sources, adding that Vijay had been showing aggressive behaviour for the past 12 years. Three months ago, a special adviser from Chennai who visited the zoo had …

Noor Jehan: The ailing elephant in Pakistan who may be euthanised
1 year, 8 months ago

Noor Jehan: The ailing elephant in Pakistan who may be euthanised

Firstpost  

The 17-year-old African elephant underwent emergency treatment for a tumour in Karachi on 5 April, but collapsed days later and has since lain stricken on its side Karachi: Animal experts will decide in coming days whether an ailing elephant at a zoo in Pakistan needs to be euthanised after it collapsed in its pen last week and has since failed …

Lonely no more: Kaavan the elephant makes new friend at Cambodia sanctuary
4 years ago

Lonely no more: Kaavan the elephant makes new friend at Cambodia sanctuary

India Today  

Kaavan, dubbed as the "world's loneliest elephant", finally made his first contact with another elephant in 8 years. If your heart doesn’t melt seeing @cher singing to Kaavan Check your pulse #KaavansJourney pic.twitter.com/v3oazOJAle — CarolinaCHERCREW November 29, 2020 On Tuesday, Kaavan settled into his enclosure at Kulen Prom Tep Wildlife Sanctuary, where he was seen touching trunks with another elephant, …

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan arrives at new sanctuary
4 years ago

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan arrives at new sanctuary

The Independent  

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‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia
4 years ago

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The pachyderm dubbed the “ world’s loneliest elephant ” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo was greeted on his arrival in Cambodia on Monday by chanting Buddhist monks and was then sent on his way to a wildlife sanctuary. The plight of the male Asian elephant has captured worldwide attention, including from the …

Kaavan’s not-so lonely journey to freedom in Cambodia
4 years ago

Kaavan’s not-so lonely journey to freedom in Cambodia

Al Jazeera  

A global effort helped bring the ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ to a new home with 600 other pachyderms. American singer Cher – a longtime advocate for Kaavan’s freedom – was on the tarmac at the airport of Cambodian city Siem Reap to greet the elephant and meet the vets who accompanied him on his long journey in a custom-made crate, with …

With Cher’s help, ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia
4 years ago

With Cher’s help, ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia

LA Times  

The container holding Kaavan the elephant is blessed by monks upon its arrival in Cambodia from Pakistan. The plight of Kaavan the male Asian elephant has captured worldwide attention, including from singer and actor Cher, who has been closely involved in the animal’s rescue and was in Cambodia for its arrival. Cher’s animal welfare group Free the Wild, has worked …

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia
4 years ago

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants. Dr. Amir Khalil, a veterinarian with Four Paws who’s been treating Kaavan’s many wounds and ailments over the past three months, said he was hopeful …

Cher in Pakistan for resettlement of ‘loneliest elephant’
4 years ago

Cher in Pakistan for resettlement of ‘loneliest elephant’

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists. Kaavan is set to leave for a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday, said Martin Bauer, spokesman for Four Paws …

Cher — yes, Cher — helps a captive elephant find a new home in Cambodia
4 years ago

Cher — yes, Cher — helps a captive elephant find a new home in Cambodia

LA Times  

A veterinarian from the international animal welfare organization Four Paws comforts Kaavan the elephant during an examination in Islamabad, Pakistan, in September. “This is definitely a win,” said Martin Bauer, head of international public relations for Four Paws, a global animal welfare organization involved in the Kaavan rescue. Dr. Amir Khlil, a Four Paws veterinarian treating Kaavan, has alone rescued …

'World's loneliest elephant' to get new life after 35 years at Pakistani zoo
4 years, 3 months ago

'World's loneliest elephant' to get new life after 35 years at Pakistani zoo

India Today  

An elephant who has become a cause celebration for animal rights activists around the world will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions, the animal welfare group helping with the case said Saturday. Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, …

Elephant Living in Chains for 30 Years in a Pakistani Zoo to be Set Free after Court Order
4 years, 4 months ago

Elephant Living in Chains for 30 Years in a Pakistani Zoo to be Set Free after Court Order

News 18  

Kaavan, a 35-year-old male elephant, is finally set to end his captivity inside a poorly maintained zoo in Pakistan after a historic court order on May 22 by the Islamabad High Court. Following protests by animal rights campaigners who outrage and petitioned for the freedom of the elephant, the court ruled in May that it was appropriate to free Kaavan …

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