Hope for lonely elephant Madhubala to be relocated in Pakistan

The 19-year-old African elephant Madhubala has been dwelling alone at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan for nearly a yr. Animal welfare group 4 Paws mentioned on Tuesday that she could be relocated quickly.

In April 2023, elephant Noor Jehan died at Karachi Zoo. She was solely 17 years outdated. The poor dwelling circumstances on the zoo had been the rationale she died. After her loss of life, 4 Paws requested the quick relocation of Madhubala to Karachi Safari Park.

After political setbacks delayed the method, 4 Paws and the Karachi Metropolitan Company (KMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This settlement paves the way in which for essential enhancements at Karachi Safari Park, setting the stage for Madhubala’s transfer and the reunion along with her sisters, Malika and Sonia. 4 Paws specialists are in Karachi to oversee the development work on the park.

Madhubala’s solitary confinement has taken a extreme toll on her psychological well being, with boredom being a significant stress issue. Nonetheless, efforts to coach her to enter a transport crate have sparked her playfulness and engaged her each bodily and cognitively.

“Madhubala has made nice progress to this point, and with the remaining coaching, we’re ensuring that she is totally ready for the two-hour switch from Karachi Zoo to Karachi Safari Park,” veterinarian Amir Khalil mentioned.

“Though the very long time in solitude has left some emotional scars, Madhubala is adjusting nicely and curious concerning the preparation efforts. It’s excessive time she skilled extra pleasure once more, and a life worthy of an elephant,” he added.

Karachi Safari Park may have water swimming pools for bathing, skincare, and temperature regulation. Varied enrichments, comparable to hay nets, various terrains, and new objects, will encourage pure behaviors comparable to foraging and mud bathing.