World's loneliest elephant Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia
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A solitary life
For the past 35 years, in a Pakistani zoo, an elephant has lived alone. Dubbed Kaavan, he is officially the loneliest elephant in the world.
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Saviours
In 2016, a global animal welfare group called Four Paws International, started the charge to save the elephant from its environment and get it some much needed company.
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Flight to Cambodia
This Sunday, the elephant was finally ready to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia. Kaavan was shifted to an elephant-sized metal box for transport.
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Smooth sailing
The most difficult part of transporting the elephant is getting it into a cage - had Kaavan been spooked and refused to enter the cage or bolted, his departure could have been delayed for months.
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Star power
Years-long efforts to move Kaavan have finally proven fruitful, with American singer and actress Cher also arriving in Islamabad last week to aid the cause.