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August 12 - World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day is an annual event held on August 12 to raise awareness of the plight of elephants and promote their conservation. The day aims to highlight the urgent need to protect elephants from various threats such as habitat loss, poaching for ivory, human-elephant conflict and captivity.
Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals that play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems. They help disperse seeds, create watersheds, and clear vegetation, all of which contribute to the overall health of forests. Unfortunately, the number of elephants in the world is rapidly decreasing due to human activities.
By celebrating World Elephant Day, people can learn more about the importance of elephants and the threats they face.