World Elephant Day Aug 12, 2024

World Elephant Day

Get ready to celebrate elephants, the largest living land animals. There are three elephant species alive today: African bush, African forest, and Asian. All three species are endangered, and World Elephant Day is dedicated to highlighting the challenges they face, like the ivory trade and habitat loss.

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Today in History

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Aug 12, 2020King of the dinosaurs
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Aug 12, 2022World Elephant Day
Aug 12, 2023World Elephant Day
Aug 12, 2025World Elephant Day

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