ISLAMABAD (AP) – Iconic singer and actress Cher Kavan, who has been dubbed the ‘world’s tallest elephant’, is in Pakistan to celebrate her departure, leaving the Pakistani zoo in good condition soon after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists. In the country.
Due to safety concerns, the chair’s schedule was not announced. However, she met Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and is likely to visit Kavan later in the day, the PM’s office said. Khan’s office released a video of the singer sitting with the prime minister in the vast grounds of Khan’s residence.
Kavan, the elephant, has lived in the zoo for 35 years, and lost his mate in 2012. He was diagnosed by veterinarians as both overweight and malnourished, and also suffered from behavioral problems due to his solitude.
Kawan is due to leave for a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday, said Martin Bauer of For Povs International, a global animal welfare group that has been working to save him since 2016.
Cherry took up the cause of Kavanagh and remained a voice advocating for his rehabilitation. The four paws, which always carry out animal rescue operations, will provide the necessary medical treatment before Kavan can travel and accompany him to the sanctuary.
Even after he arrives in Cambodia, he will need years of physical and mental support, Bauer said.
Pakistan’s high court in May ordered the closure of the Margar Zoo in the capital of Islamabad, where Kavan has lived a life of guilt over systematic neglect.
A medical examination in September showed that Kavanagh’s nails were cracked and overgrown – the result of years of living in improper closures with years of flooring damaging her feet.
The elephant has also developed bizarre behavior, shaking its head for hours, which medical teams of wildlife veterinarians and experts blamed for its complete boredom.
For the past three months, a four-pound team, including veterinarian Dr Amil Khalil and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, has been preparing for Kawan’s departure.
Khalil first met Kavan in 2016, and returned to the zoo in August Gust, where he was heartbroken by the animal’s condition. Khalil has spent the last three months trying to prepare him for the trip to Cambodia.
Kavan was put on a diet of fruits and vegetables and lost half a ton (450 kilograms) as a result, he said. Previously, Kavan ate 250 kilograms (550 pounds) of refined sugarcane daily with an occasional fruit and vegetable.
The veterinarian said this was the first time in 30 years that he had developed a strong emotional bond with the rescue animal. Now, when he hears Khalil’s voice, the “world’s tallest elephant” booms.
“I was always moving forward, so I never allowed myself to develop an emotional connection,” Khalil said, but he couldn’t resist with Kavanagh, Khalil said. He said he has pampered and protected her for the past three months, losing weight as well as being less fidgety and more comfortable so he can travel to Cambodia.
Khalil said there are many elephants in the sanctuary, but three female elephants in particular are waiting for Kavan’s arrival.
Khalil joked that Kavan could only find a girlfriend there – who knows?
Bauer praised the powerful impact that animal rights can have on celebrity voices.
“Celebrities who lend their voices to good cause are always welcomed, as they help start public discourse and increase pressure on responsible officials.”
“There are animal lovers around the world, famous and not famous, and the support of each of them is crucial.”
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