Saving Kavan: Elephant Advocacy

The transcript details the efforts to save an elephant named Kavan. Samar Khan initiates a petition, gaining support from Anika Slim and others on social media. Cher, a celebrity with a passion for animal rights, joins the cause and contacts Mark Cowan, who travels to Islamabad to assist. Despite initial efforts, Kavan's situation remains dire, prompting Cher to launch the Free the Wild campaign to advocate for his release and improve animal welfare.

What action did Samar Khan take to raise awareness about Kavan?

• Wrote a book

• Organized a protest march

• Opened a Change.org petition and a Facebook page

• Started a YouTube channel

Who joined the movement to save Kavan from Toronto?

• Bob Geldof

• Mark Cowan

• Cher

• Anika Slim

How did Cher first become involved in the effort to save Kavan?

• She visited the zoo in Islamabad

• She wrote a letter to the Pakistani government

• She tweeted about Kavan

• She contacted a friend experienced in relocating elephants

What was Mark Cowan's initial reaction upon meeting Kavan?

• He was sad and angry

• He was indifferent

• He was confused

• He was happy

What did Mark Cowan request the zoo officials to do for Kavan?

• Allow public visits

• Take off his chains and improve his living conditions

• Provide better food

• Move him to a different zoo

What organization did Cher launch to help Kavan?

• Save the Elephants

• Free the Wild

• Elephant Rescue

• Wildlife Warriors

What method did Cher use to persuade the Pakistani government to release Kavan?

• A series of public speeches

• A Twitter campaign

• A letter-writing campaign

• A documentary film

What did Cher do to raise awareness about Kavan's plight?

• Created a documentary

• Recorded a special song

• Wrote a book

• Organized a concert

Why is it important for Asian elephants to live in herds?

• They require a lot of food

• They need to migrate long distances

• They are social animals and need to roam freely

• They need protection from predators

What is a key characteristic of elephants that Cher highlights?

• Their size

• Their social and family-oriented nature

• Their strength

• Their intelligence