San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates World Elephant Day
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says South Africa has 44,000 to 45,000 African savanna elephants and needs wider cooperation to protect them.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, South Africa marked World Elephant Day by reaffirming its commitment to the National Elephant Heritage Strategy . The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment highlighted efforts to protect the country's elephant populations.
- Earlier this year on May 29, 2026, the government gazetted the National Elephant Heritage Strategy under Government Gazette No. 7545. The strategy provides a long-term conservation framework promoting coordinated planning between government institutions and conservation authorities.
- South Africa is home to an estimated 44,000 to 45,000 African savanna elephants, which form part of the country's natural heritage and tourism economy. Their habitat is supported by a network of 33 elephant reserves and 150 identified elephant corridors.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the African savanna elephant as Endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation. The NEHS emphasizes regional connectivity and safe migration routes across Transfrontier Conservation Areas to address these threats.
- Successful elephant conservation requires cooperation between diverse stakeholders, including traditional leaders, the private sector, and civil society organizations. The strategy aims to balance environmental protection with the needs of communities living alongside wildlife for long-term preservation.
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A memory that will last forever: Suriname envoy to India Jairam celebrates World Elephant Day at Jaipurs Hathi Gaon - The Tribune
The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Suriname to India, Hanisha Jairam, was present at the event. Responding to a question from reporters about what memory she would take back from the visit, the Ambassador said that the experience would remain with her forever.
Hyderabad Zoo celebrates 4 Asian jumbos on World Elephant Day
Hyderabad: The Nehru Zoological Park here celebrated World Elephant Day by honouring its four Asian elephants on Wednesday, August 12. The resident pachyderms are Vanaja, Asha, Sita and Vijay (3 females & 1 male). They were taken out of their enclosures and made to walk all around the zoo, which is approximately 5 kms. Among the biggest mammals on Earth, the elephants were served a jumbo feast too. They were served loads of fruits, vegetables, a…
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