Four Paws, a global animal welfare organization, is currently working closely with the local authorities to find species-appropriate solutions for the last three remaining elephants in Pakistan, following the death of Noor Jehan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
A team of veterinarians and wildlife experts from Four Paws is in Pakistan to visit Karachi’s Safari Park on Tuesday.
The delegation assessed the accommodation arrangements for elephant Madhubala, as part of a plan to expand the park’s elephant enclosure by three and a half acres.
While one and a half acres have already been designated for elephants Sonia and Malika, the team will evaluate the suitability of keeping Madhubala separately and provide recommendations if needed.
The team will also evaluate the physical fitness of Sonia and Malika to ensure they are healthy and able to adjust to their new living conditions.
The Safari Park’s elephant enclosure is being expanded to improve the conditions of captive elephants in Pakistan, and the recommendations of the Four Paws team will be carefully considered and implemented as needed.
The presence of the Four Paws team is significant for the park’s efforts to enhance the living conditions of Madhubala, Sonia, and Malika.
Earlier, the team had recommended relocating Madhubala and her companion Noor Jehan, who passed away on April 21, to a species-appropriate place that meets international standards.
Four Paws tweeted that Noor Jehan’s tragic story is a reminder of the suffering that captive wild animals endure in Pakistan and around the world.
The authorities agreed to relocate Madhubala and dedicate land in the Karachi Safari Park to establish a sanctuary for the three elephants, which should follow international standards.
Four Paws said they owe it to Noor Jehan to fight for a better future for her sisters and open a new chapter for them. “We will keep you updated and continue to support and secure Madhubala's future in order to not face the same fate as Noor Jehan."
Reporter Rizwan Ahmad