World Elephant Day - August 12th, 2025
World Elephant Day: A Celebration of the Gentle Giants Can you believe it's that time of the year again? August 12th, 2025, is just around the corner, and you know what that means... World Elephant Day is upon us! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting these magnificent creatures and their habitats. But before we dive into the celebrations, let's take a step back and look at the history behind this amazing holiday. World Elephant Day was first launched on August 12th, 2012, by the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation and two other organizations. The idea was to create a global event that would bring people together to raise awareness about the plight of elephants and the challenges they face in the wild. Did you know that there are three main species of elephant: the African savanna, the African forest, and the Asian elephant? Unfortunately, all three species are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife confli...