World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late
World Elephant Day focuses on the conservation and protection of elephants from the various threats they face.
Elephants are one of the most unique-looking animals on earth. They have a long nose or trunk; large, floppy ears; and broad, thick legs. There is no other animal with a similar physique.
So, much like humans, they are highly sensitive and caring. They mourn the death of their loved ones. If a baby elephant cries, the herd will touch the baby with its trunks to soothe it. They are highly intelligent animals with complex emotions, feelings, compassion, and self-awareness.
However, the population of elephants has reduced drastically during the last century. And one of the biggest reasons for their endangerment is the illegal killing of elephants. Selfish human activities have caused this endangerment.
Why We Celebrate World Elephant Day:
On 12 August 2012, the first international Elephant Day was celebrated. Since then, it is observed annually and this day is dedicated to huge animal protection and preservation.
So, let us tell you that in 2011, World Elephant Day was conceived by the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation and filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark. It was officially launched on August 12, 2012.
This day makes people understand the need for better protection for wild animals, elephants. Also to improve the illegal poaching and trade of ivory, better treatment of captive elephants. Do you know that now more than 65 wildlife organizations and several people around the world celebrate this day?
In the IUCN Red List of threatened species. African elephants are listed as Vulnerable and Asian elephants as Endangered.
Threats that Elephants basically face:
– Poaching
– Human-elephant conflict.
– Mistreatment in captivity.
– Do not ride on an elephant.
These threats are faced by African and Asian Elephants
Solutions for the threats are:
– Together work towards better protection for wild animals.
– Improve enforcement policies to prevent illegal poaching.
– Improve the illegal trade of ivory.
– Conserve the habitats of elephants.
– Provide better treatment for captive elephants
– When it is appropriate then reintroduces captive elephants into the natural habitat.
– Protect sanctuaries is one of the goals of several elephant conservation organizations and focuses around the world.
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