Kaavan
Kaavan (Urdu: کاون; born 1985) is a male Asian elephant known as the "world's loneliest elephant" since his partner, 22-year-old Saheli, died in 2012. Kaavan was gifted by the government of Sri Lanka to Pakistan in 1985. He remained at the Islamabad Zoo until November 2020, when he was moved to a sanctuary in Cambodia, in response to a campaign launched by local and international animal rights activists, led by American singer Cher.
Kaavan taking fruit from Cher in 2021 | |
| Species | Asian elephant |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) Sri Lanka |
| Years active | 1985–2020 in Pakistan 2020–present in Cambodia |
| Known for | Lengthy captivity and eventual relocation after international campaign |
In May 2020, the Islamabad High Court ordered Kaavan to be released.
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