The elephant once dubbed 'the world's loneliest' is now back making friends and 'living the life he deserves' a year after he was rescued from captivity.
Kaavan the elephant is now thriving in the Cambodian jungle a year after he was rescued from a Pakistani Zoo, Dr Amir Khalil, of the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws has said.
The Asian elephant previously spent 35 years in captivity, and since his partner's death in 2012, he has spent the past eight years alone.
However, one year on from his rescue, he is flourishing in his new home at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary and living an elephant-worthy life.
Kaavan the elephant is now thriving in the Cambodian jungle a year after he was rescued from a Pakistani Zoo, experts from the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws have said
Though not yet socialised with other elephants, Kaavan has been able to interact with those in neighbouring enclosures, allow for the elephants to get used to each other's smell and touch each other's trunks, a friendly gesture
One year on from his rescue, Kaavan is said to be flourishing in his new home at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary and living an elephant-worthy life
Since Kavaan's rescue, the Islamabad High Court announced a ban on the import of new elephants into the country. Pictured: Kaavan in Marghazar Zoo, Islamabad, Pakistan
The plight of Kaavan galvanised a rare animal rights campaign in Pakistan to have him rescued
Dr Amir, a Four Paws veterinarian, said: 'He has rediscovered his natural instincts and can enjoy having other elephants around.
'Kaavan is living the life he deserves. I'm looking forward to visiting him as soon as possible to see for myself what a difference the last year made.
'While Kaavan has not yet been socialised with other
