An elephant never forgets…
So, all animal lovers must also not forget
that today is a very special day for our majestic elephants: World Elephant
Day. This elephantastic day is
annually celebrated on the 12th of August.
World Elephant Day was first celebrated in
2012 in order to bring greater attention to the vital plight of elephant
species, including Asian and African elephants. It is an international
initiative co-founded by Canadian Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction
Foundation of Thailand. It is now the fifth year that it globally raises
awareness. Millions of participants globally show their support.
This special day commemorates our fascinatingly majestic creatures, the world’s largest terrestrial animal. Elephants are highly intelligent, social, and empathetic and have an essential role in their ecosystems. They are revered and respected species, but they are on the brink of extinction. These charismatic animals face various threats such as poaching, habitat loss and space limitation. Given the harsh reality faced by many elephants, it is so vitally important to raise awareness of their plight in order to conserve these majestic animals.
This special day commemorates our fascinatingly majestic creatures, the world’s largest terrestrial animal. Elephants are highly intelligent, social, and empathetic and have an essential role in their ecosystems. They are revered and respected species, but they are on the brink of extinction. These charismatic animals face various threats such as poaching, habitat loss and space limitation. Given the harsh reality faced by many elephants, it is so vitally important to raise awareness of their plight in order to conserve these majestic animals.
Whichever way you decide to help raise
awareness, you will make an invaluable contribution. So please, spread the
Ellie love and celebrate this important environmental day!
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