World Elephant Day 2022: History, significance and facts
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World Elephant Day 2022: History, significance and facts

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There are many threats that elephants face, from illegal ivory trading to increased human-animal conflict. World Elephant Day tries to highlight why these animals should be protected and what laws and measures can be enacted to ensure their survival World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12 August every year to raise awareness about the plight of elephants all over the world. World Elephant Day tries to highlight why these animals should be protected and what laws and measures can be enacted to ensure their survival. History: On 12 August, 2012, World Elephant Day was co-founded by Canadian filmmaker Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation of Thailand, an initiative of HM Queen Sirikit. Significance: World Elephant Day plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the problems faced by these gentle giants all around the globe.

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