World Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12, aims to raise awareness about the vital role elephants play in culture and ecology, and advocate for their protection and conservation globally.
Elephants are regarded as National Heritage animals in India, and celebrated annually on World Elephant Day to promote their conservation.
India has the largest population of wild Asian elephants, estimated at 29,964 according to the 2017 census by Project Elephant, accounting for about 60% of the global population.
Elephants are regarded as National Heritage animals in India, deeply ingrained in the culture, and celebrated annually on World Elephant Day to promote their conservation.
Elephants are known as "engineers of the wild" for digging waterholes that provide a vital resource for countless animals during the dry season.
Vantara, an initiative by Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Foundation, aims to be a leading contributor to conservation efforts globally, with a Centre for Elephants that is home to over 200 elephants and a fully equipped hospital that also applies ayurvedic techniques for their care.
The number of wild Asian elephants in China's Yunnan province has more than doubled over the past 30 years due to conservation efforts, with over 300 now in the Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture.
A group of wild elephants in China captivated worldwide attention during a 1,300-kilometer journey in 2020, led by a female. The group has grown in number since their return, even birthing four baby elephants.
Human-elephant conflicts are increasing due to encroachment, deforestation, and the disruption of the symbiotic relationship between forests and elephants, pushing them to seek food and water in human settlements.
Sources: Boldsky, Chinadaily, Republicworld, The Hindu, Freepressjournal, Timesnownews, Newsonair, Thecsrjournal, Ommcomnews, Thestar, Livemint, Themooknayak, Newsroomodisha, Jagran, Hindustan Times, Asianetnews, Devdiscourse, News9live.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
