World Elephant Appreciation Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. The article explains that elephants, the largest terrestrial animals on earth, play a vital role in the balance of nature, development of forests and conservation of biodiversity.
It said that due to deforestation, roads, industrial projects and agricultural expansion, the natural habitats of elephants are declining. Due to this, human-elephant conflicts are increasing as elephants come towards villages and crop fields for food and water.
The article suggests strengthening elephant conservation with scientific conservation plans, wildlife trails and public awareness programmes.
