An elephant described as the “world’s loneliest” has landed in Cambodia after a seven-hour flight from Pakistan, receiving a warm welcome from Cher, who will accompany him to a sanctuary housing potential mates.
The case of Kaavan – an overweight, 36-year-old bull elephant – prompted global uproar from animal rights groups, who petitioned for him to be moved from an Islamabad zoo accused of substandard care and conditions.
His cause was boosted by a social media campaign from Cher, who travelled to Pakistan to see him off.
In full: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/30/cher-greets-worlds-loneliest-elephant-in-cambodia