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What is the main purpose of World Elephant Day celebrated on August 12?
What is the main purpose of World Elephant Day celebrated on August 12?
- To raise awareness about Asian and African elephants (correct)
- To promote tourism in elephant habitats
- To celebrate the cultural significance of elephants
- To increase funding for elephant conservation projects
Which theme was assigned to World Elephant Day 2024?
Which theme was assigned to World Elephant Day 2024?
- Celebrating the bond between humans and elephants
- Highlighting the role of elephants in ecosystem balance
- Preserving the elephant corridors around the world
- Personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance, and environmental importance (correct)
According to the 2017 census, what percentage of the world's Asian elephant population is housed in India?
According to the 2017 census, what percentage of the world's Asian elephant population is housed in India?
- 75%
- 45%
- 60% (correct)
- 30%
How many identified elephant corridors were noted in India according to the 2017 census?
How many identified elephant corridors were noted in India according to the 2017 census?
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What aspect does the theme of World Elephant Day 2024 NOT focus on?
What aspect does the theme of World Elephant Day 2024 NOT focus on?
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Study Notes
World Elephant Day
- Celebrated annually on August 12th.
- Raises awareness about the status of Asian and African elephants in forests.
- 2024 theme is "Personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance, and environmental importance" - a way to highlight the animal's beauty, cultural significance, and importance to the environment.
- India is home to an estimated 27,312 elephants and 138 identified elephant corridors.
- India holds approximately 60% of the world's Asian elephant population.
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