When it came to the national animal, she showed a picture of an African instead of a Thai elephant. The most recognisable is the Asian elephant's smaller and rounded ears compared to the African species' large fan-shaped ears. Saving the magnificent creature is emphasised on the occasion of World Elephant Day, which annually falls on Aug 12. Narrated by Canadian actor and elephant conservation advocate William Shatner, the documentary was released on the first World Elephant Day on Aug 12, 2012. Supporting organisations that work on stopping illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory, protecting wild elephant habitats, or caring for domesticated elephants in natural sanctuaries are some of the other ways we can help save the poor pachyderm.

Source: Bangkok Post August 09, 2021 00:22 UTC