World Elephant Day, celebrated every year on August 12, is an international event dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants. The day was co-founded in 2012 by Canadian filmmaker Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation of Thailand to raise awareness about the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants. The day highlights the numerous threats these majestic animals face, including poaching for the illegal ivory trade, habitat loss, and mistreatment in captivity. Elephants are a keystone species, playing a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by dispersing seeds and shaping landscapes. World Elephant Day serves as a rallying cry for individuals, organizations, and governments to work together to create and support conservation solutions, protect wild habitats, and ensure the long-term survival of elephants for future generations.