Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia is a joint project with Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) that spans one million acres and is home to several endangered species including elephants, tigers, banteng, Eld’s deer, crocodiles, and several species of turtles. Once densely forested and rich in biodiversity, illegal logging and poaching have had a destructive impact on the area. The project is focused on protecting the fauna and flora by restoring 25,000 acres of jungle located an hour north of the famous Angkor Wat temple complex. CWS provides a safe home in nature to rescued elephants, including two females, Di-Poh and Sarai Mia, who have lived at the sanctuary for several years and are free to roam the jungle during the day, foraging on natural vegetation. On November 30, 2020, they were joined by the now famous Kaavan, dubbed ‘the loneliest elephant in the world’. Rescued from deplorable conditions at the Islamabad Zoo in Pakistan, he was flown to CWS with the support of singer, Cher, Free the Wild, Four Paws, together with many others who campaigned for Kaavan’s freedom. Kaavan is the first bull elephant to live at the sanctuary. It is wonderful to see this majestic elephant enjoying his life in nature with the freedom to explore his jungle home and interact with other elephants.
Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia
Save Elephant Foundation Magazine 2022. 21
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