An elephant keeper feeds the elephant “Madhubala” at the Karachi Zoo, in Karachi, Pakistan, 30 August 2023. Zoo elephant Madhubala has shown signs of immense stress and weakness after months of solitary existence in a barren enclosure since the loss of her long-time partner, Noor Jehan, in April. The elephant displayed abnormal behavior such as hitting her head against the enclosure's iron bars and has visibly suffered from weight loss. After concerns were raised about Madhubala's welfare by animal rights organizations, the ailing elephant will be relocated to a new sanctuary in September. (Photo by Shahzaib Akber/EPA/EFE)
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