The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue

A heartwarming true story about Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with singer and activist Cher, his rescue by veterinarian and animal welfare fighter Dr. Amir Khalil, and his ultimate relocation to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kaavan was raised in captivity at a zoo in Pakistan. For years, he lived in deplorable conditions with only one friend – an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome with grief, and his health rapidly declined. When animal rights activists around the world noticed Kaavan's deteriorating condition, Dr. Amir Khalil traveled to visit the elephant to see what could be done.

Thanks to Kaavan's story going viral—and the advocacy and fundraising efforts of pop culture icon Cher—Dr. Khalil was able to arrange for Kaavan to be transported to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now lives with other elephants. Thanks to the care and help of numerous people, Kaavan is no longer the loneliest elephant in the world. And that's the best news.