Save The Elephants Day 2024

Every year on 16 April, Save The Elephants Day is celebrated around the world. This day tries to raise awareness about the decreasing population of elephants. Elephants are a very important part of our world. Elephants are the largest land animals, and they are known for their intelligence, social bonds, and strength. 

With the increase in deforestation and loss of forests due to climate change, the number of elephants is rapidly decreasing. Also, many people illegally hunt elephants.  This day tries to highlight these major problems that elephants face. In 2012, 16 April was announced as Save the Elephant Day to inspire people to take action against these problems. 

To celebrate this day, let us learn more about these beautiful animals. There are three types of elephants- the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant. Elephants are found only in Africa and Asia.

On this day, various organisations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) arrange programs where people are taught about ways to help elephants. By raising awareness of the challenges elephants face, we can provide a better world for them.