evidence: Sri Lanka has recently been in the spotlight over the mistreatment of Sri Lankan elephants in foreign zoos, and yet, reports surfaced of Sri Lanka taking steps to gift two elephants to Pakistan following the death of one due to prolonged health issues worsened by a lack of care. [...] The recent statement made by Consul General of Sri Lanka in Lahore Yasin Joya regarding the sending of two elephants to Pakistan has raised concerns among animal rights activists in Sri Lanka. RARE Sri Lanka, an organisation that works towards protecting and conserving Sri Lanka’s wildlife, has expressed its concern over the matter. [...] RARE Sri Lanka has requested the Sri Lankan authorities to reconsider the decision to send elephants to Pakistan and to protect the welfare of these sentient beings. It is crucial that the Sri Lankan Government acknowledges the importance of animal welfare and takes necessary steps to protect the country’s wildlife.