International holidays - World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day is a popular annual holiday On August 12, animal lovers and naturalists organize a distribution of treats, photo sessions, and fundraising to preserve the population of these animals Anyone can become a participant in collective actions In 2011, the initiators of the establishment of World Elephant Day were the Thai Population Restoration Foundation and directors from Canada Patricia Sims and Michael Clarke then worked at the film company CanazWest Pictures The goal of the initiators was to inform the population about the need to protect endangered elephant populations At the very first festival, held in 2012, they screened the film “Return to the Forest,” produced by a Canadian film studio The theme of the film is the relocation of relics from captivity to natural habitats - Thai, Indian, Sri Lankan tropics, African savannas In addition to World Elephant Day on August 12, different countries celebrate other holidays dedicated to these giants March 13th is Thailand's Elephant Day June 20th is World Elephant Day in Zoos September 22nd is considered World Elephant Day Another World Elephant Day falls on November 30th This anniversary has been celebrated in Russia since 2008 The organizers of the festive events are various initiative groups These social movements are united by one common goal The most important thing is to attract public attention to the protection of endangered species and the prevention of illegal extermination In addition, animals often experience suffering when kept in captivity The relics are representatives of the elephant family (Elephantidae) These mammals are the accidental surviving descendants of the order of ancient proboscidea (Proboscidea), which once inhabited the entire planet except Australia Elephants are considered to be the heaviest land mammals Natural habitats include Africa and Southeast Asia Giants live in tropical forests and savannas Only three species have survived - Indian, African savanna, forest elephants Animals from Africa are larger than their Indian counterparts All species are included in the Red Data Books of their countries of habitat Since 1989, the UN has completely banned international trade in ivory (tusks) This material was previously widely used for the manufacture of jewelry, souvenirs, utensils, and decorative elements In the days of the free wild hunt, Elephant was one of the great five Grand Slams In addition, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, and leopard were honorary trophies Nowadays, killing an elephant is punishable by death in many countries The number of animals is declining not only due to safari, but also poaching, as well as deforestation and cultivation of virgin lands Elephants live in many Russian and international zoos Unfortunately, the conditions and diet are not always close to optimal How can you help elephants? It is very easy to transfer funds to a fund for helping wild animals, after first checking the legitimacy, as well as the details of the institution Organizations of conservationists are voting against the participation of giants in circus shows, for release from zoos and return to forests and savannahs There are no small things in life; general indifference can lead to a global environmental disaster Support current initiatives with your participation, change nature and the planet for the better! Only by joining forces can we save relict animals from extinction!