Thursday, April 22, 2021
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Vegos
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Health
  • Food
  • Recipes
No Result
View All Result
Vegos
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Health
  • Food
  • Recipes
No Result
View All Result
Vegos
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Cher Helps Release Animals From Islamabad Zoo

May 26, 2020
in News
3 min read
0 0
Cher Helps Release Animals From Islamabad Zoo

(Updated May 26, 2020) | Cher took to Twitter last week to express her excitement at the release of Kavaan—Pakistan’s “loneliest elephant”—from the Islamabad Zoo.

The Pakistani court ordered the release of Kaavan following a high-profile campaign that the singer and actress led.

“We have just heard from Pakistan High Court Kaavan is free,” Cher tweeted.

In a separate tweet, she wrote: “this is one of the greatest moments of my life. Can’t stop [crying] … Kaavan is free. [Crying] down my cheeks, but he’s free and Mark Cowne did it.”

Businessman Mark Cowne co-founded Free the Wild with Cher and entrepreneur Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne. The animal rights organization campaigns to free mistreated animals from captivity.

According to The Guardian, Kaavan is a 33-year-old Asian elephant from Sri Lanka. The elephant first arrived at Murghazar Zoo in Pakistan when he was just one year of age. Cher has campaigned for Kaavan’s release for the last four years, after seeing pictures of the elephant wrapped in chains and living alone.

Reports state that Kavaan was suffering from dehydration and hunger. In the past, keepers have stolen food from him. Wild boars have also broken into his enclosure and eaten his food.

Non-Human Animal Rights

On May 21, the Islamabad high court ordered Kaavan’s release and said wildlife officials must retire the elephant to a permanent home in a sanctuary within 30 days.

Kevin Schneider, executive director for the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) welcomed the news. “[Islamabad’s] careful consideration of nonhuman animal rights alongside human rights and environmental protection is the only fitting judicial response to the existential crises faced by animals all over the world,” he said.

He added: “The bold step forward he has taken on behalf of oppressed nonhuman beings like Kaavan is laudable, as is the persistence of Kaavan’s advocates who’ve fought so tirelessly for him.”

The NhRP is currently working on freeing two other captive elephants—Happy and Minnie—from the Bronx Zoo and the Commerford Zoo,respectively.

Animals In Captivity

Kavaan became increasingly distressed after his mate Saheli died in 2012. No other elephant companion was brought in for him after their death, earning him the title of Pakistan’s loneliest elephant.

In the wild, elephants form intricate social relationships with other elephants, have extended family units, and are able to roam vast expanses of land. In captivity, elephants’ basic, complex physical, social, and psychological needs are more difficult to meet. The same goes for all other wild animals held in captivity.

Zoos and other attractions routinely force captive elephants and other animals to live in cramped enclosures that are typically concrete-based. These unnatural and uncomfortable living arrangements can cause health problems like foot disease and arthritis, reports National Geographic.

Animals held in captivity, including elephants, also tend to exhibit abnormal repetitive behaviors. Known as zoochosis, these behaviors include head bobbing, swaying, pacing, circling, and even self-harm.

Summary

Article Name

Cher Helps Release Animals From Islamabad Zoo

Description

Singer and animal rights activist Cher has expressed her excitement at the release of Pakistan’s “loneliest elephant” from the Islamabad Zoo.

Author

Audrey Enjoli

Publisher Name

LIVEKINDLY

Publisher Logo


Credit: Source link

ShareTweetSendShareShare
Previous Post

Major International Study Asks: Is COVID-19 Changing Our Relationship With Food?

Next Post

Is DOG MEAT DONE for Good?

Related Posts

Spanish Soccer Giant Real Madrid Partners with Meatless Farm to Make Sports More Plant-Based
News

Spanish Soccer Giant Real Madrid Partners with Meatless Farm to Make Sports More Plant-Based

March 22, 2021
Unilever Launches Hourglass’ First Bug-Free Vegan Red Lipstick
News

Unilever Launches Hourglass’ First Bug-Free Vegan Red Lipstick

March 21, 2021
India Gets Its First Vegan Milk Chocolate Bars
News

India Gets Its First Vegan Milk Chocolate Bars

March 21, 2021
Vegan Griddled Flaky Welsh Cakes
News

Vegan Griddled Flaky Welsh Cakes

March 21, 2021
Load More
Next Post
ICELAND Killed Its ‘LAST’ Whale?

Is DOG MEAT DONE for Good?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Update on Mankai Duckweed as a Source of B12 – Vegan Health

Update on Mankai Duckweed as a Source of B12 – Vegan Health

November 8, 2020
New Crispy Vegan Chicken Patties Launch at Costco

New Crispy Vegan Chicken Patties Launch at Costco

May 15, 2020
Omnipork (Finally?) Launches Vegan SPAM

Omnipork (Finally?) Launches Vegan SPAM

May 20, 2020
Stephen Fry Cooks Up a Vegan Storm to Beat Climate Change

Stephen Fry Cooks Up a Vegan Storm to Beat Climate Change

May 14, 2020
Stroke Rates of Vegetarian Health Professionals – Vegan Health

Stroke Rates of Vegetarian Health Professionals – Vegan Health

The Health Risks Of Dairy

The Health Risks Of Dairy

Thinking of Quitting Your Vegan Diet? Doctors Address 5 Common Health Questions

Thinking of Quitting Your Vegan Diet? Doctors Address 5 Common Health Questions

Plant-Based Health Expert Reviews The Impossible Burger

Plant-Based Health Expert Reviews The Impossible Burger

Stroke Rates of Vegetarian Health Professionals – Vegan Health

Stroke Rates of Vegetarian Health Professionals – Vegan Health

March 28, 2021
Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes | Vegan recipes by VegKitchen

Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes | Vegan recipes by VegKitchen

March 27, 2021
Baked Stuffed Apples with Streusel Filling

Baked Stuffed Apples with Streusel Filling

March 22, 2021
Spanish Soccer Giant Real Madrid Partners with Meatless Farm to Make Sports More Plant-Based

Spanish Soccer Giant Real Madrid Partners with Meatless Farm to Make Sports More Plant-Based

March 22, 2021
Vegos

This is an online news portal that aims to share latest trendy News, Health, Food, Recipes and stuff like that. Feel free to get in touch with us!

Latest Updates

  • Stroke Rates of Vegetarian Health Professionals – Vegan Health March 28, 2021
  • Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes | Vegan recipes by VegKitchen March 27, 2021
  • Baked Stuffed Apples with Streusel Filling March 22, 2021

Subscribe Now

© 2020 vegos.co.uk - All rights reserved!

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Health
  • Food
  • Recipes

© 2020 vegos.co.uk - All rights reserved!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In