Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Summary
Jude Allen, an animal caregiver, has been working to help Madhubala, an African elephant living in Karachi, Pakistan, after losing another elephant, Noor Jehan, to illness in 2023. Activists and veterinarians are trying to improve the care and living conditions for captive elephants in Karachi, where the animals face health and social challenges.Key Facts
- Noor Jehan, an African elephant, died in April 2023 at Karachi Zoo after suffering health problems.
- Jude Allen quit his corporate job to focus on caring for captive animals like elephants.
- Madhubala and her sisters were brought from Tanzania to Pakistan in 2009.
- Madhubala was kept alone at Karachi Zoo before being moved to Safari Park to join her sisters.
- Four Paws, an international animal welfare group, has worked with local caregivers on elephant care.
- In November 2024, Madhubala was reunited with her sisters at Safari Park.
- One sister, Sonia, died in December 2024 from a bacterial infection linked to a foot abscess.
- Captive elephants in Karachi face medical, social, and environmental problems due to limited facilities.
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