Celebrate the gentle giants of the wild this World Elephant Day

2,813 views · Published 12 August 2018 · 1:17 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: WildEarth · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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From tiny, cheeky youngsters to towering adults, elephants have captivated our imaginations for centuries. Yet wild and captive elephants face many threats, from poaching, habitat loss and human conflict to poor, abusive treatment in captivity. This World Elephant Day aims to raise awareness, appreciation and protection for the world's largest land mammal.

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