Pakistan's Lonely Elephant Set For New Life with Herd in Cambodia

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24 November 2020 14:02 WIB

A caretaker feeds Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. Officials and well-wishers gathered at Islamabad Zoo on Monday (November 23) for a farewell party for Pakistan's lonely elephant Kaavan before he sets off for a new life in Cambodia this week. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB

Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. After years of campaigning by animal rights advocates and pop star Cher to rescue him from grim conditions with no companion, Kaavan was finally set to be airlifted to an elephant sanctuary on Sunday (November 29). REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB

Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. Kaavan is known to be a fan of music and Amir Khalil, a vet from animal rescue organisation Four Paws, bonded with the elephant, who has been aggressive to humans in the past, by singing him Frank Sinatra songs. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB

Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen beside a crate during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. Kaavan will be airlifted to Cambodia after training for weeks with international specialists armed with treats such as bananas to get him used to the small enclosure and loud noises expected on the 10-hour flight. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB

Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB

A singer performs during a farewell ceremony for Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Saiyna Bashir

24 November 2020 00:00 WIB