Tag: World Elephant Day

88-yr-old ‘Tara’ hogs limelight on World Elephant Day

August 12 is celebrated as World Elephant Day to honour these gentle giants, to spread awareness about their preservation and protection across the world.

August 12, 2022

World Elephant day: Modi expresses happiness on rise in elephant reserves in last 8 years

Prime Minister also expressed happiness upon the rise in the number of elephant reserves in the last eight years.

August 12, 2022

Adult tuskers fast disappearing in Odisha: Male elephants account for 18% of total population

Odisha is home to 1976 elephants conferred the national heritage animal tag. The female species hugely outnumber the population of males. That does not augur well in the overall growth of these heritage animals

August 14, 2021

Scientific approach, local involvement must for conservation: Minister

"Only technical advances cannot save the environment. Without public participation, without traditional wisdom, we cannot carry out conservation", Union Minister for Environment.

August 12, 2021

Special celebrations for elephants at Hyderabad Zoo including 82-year-old Rani

The day was celebrated with zoo authorities treating all five elephants to a scrumptious buffet, including a cake made of ragi and rice decorated with fruits, vegetables, sprouts and corn.

August 13, 2020

Villages get devices to stop jumbo raids

According to SNAP representatives, elephant raids were prevented in some cases in those areas after the devices raised an alarm. Forest officials said the device will help alert foresters and villagers on any elephant movement nearby.

August 13, 2019