HashtagsCompiled on | #Worldelephantday, #WorldElephantDay2023, #ElephantDay |
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Related Hashtags | #Elephants, #Elephant, #Wildlife |
2023 Date | 12 August 2023 |
2024 Date | 12 August 2024 |
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World Elephant Day is an annual event with the purpose of raising awareness about the plight of elephants and promoting their conservation. This observance highlights the urgent need for action to protect these majestic creatures, as they face numerous threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-elephant conflict. On this day, people all over the world participate in various events and activities that aim to foster a sense of global unity in the fight to ensure the long-term survival of elephants. While World Elephant Day was first observed in 2011, it has become increasingly relevant for the South African population, which hosts a significant number of African elephants. Elephants are an integral part of South Africa's biodiversity, cultural heritage, and eco-tourism industry. Furthermore, the illegal ivory trade has plagued the continent, making the conservation of these gentle giants all the more necessary. South Africa plays a crucial role in the conservation efforts as a major advocate against poaching and for sustainable wildlife management practices. In South Africa, World Elephant Day is observed through various means, including educational events, wildlife sanctuary visits, and social media campaigns that focus on elephant conservation and sharing information on these animals. South African citizens, organizations, and conservationists join forces on this day to raise awareness and support initiatives that can help secure a future for the world's elephants. World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12th in South Africa, serving as a reminder of the collective responsibility we hold in protecting these magnificent creatures for generations to come. Top Tweets for World Elephant Day -
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World Elephant Day references and related sitesworldelephantday.org: Origin www.wwf.org.uk: Facts about Elephants | ||