Every August 12 has been set aside as World Elephant Day since 2011.
Which is supported by numerous conservation agencies, the day is a time to “spread awareness, share knowledge, and provide solutions for better care and management of both captive and wild elephants,” according to the organizer’s website.
Elephants have continue to face numerous challenges, including poaching, habitat loss, exploitation, abuse, and proximity to human conflict and poverty.
On this year World Elephant Day, I will share some phots of how endangered this gentel gaints are.
According to research, Elephant numbers fell dramatically in the 19th and 20th centuries, largely due to the ivory trade and habitat loss.
While some populations are now stable, poaching, human-wildlife conflict and habitat destruction continue to threaten the species.
If care is not taken, this specie will go extinct with time.
