By Sheetal Kumari | August 13, 2025
Celebrated every 12 August, it raises awareness about protecting elephants and their natural habitats for future generations.
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Find out the amazing tales of the world’s largest elephants, all making their mark in wildlife history.
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The most famous elephant of the 19th century, Jumbo measured over 13 feet tall and won hearts across the world.
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Henry was a giant African bull elephant in South Africa, renowned for his enormity and authority.
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Ahmed, who hails from Kenya, was given presidential protection because of his huge size and legendary tusks.
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Satao was one of Kenya’s remaining great tuskers, with tusks so long they almost reached the ground.
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Tim, a favorite Amboseli elephant, was loved for his large tusks and friendly nature, living to be old.
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Mshale lived through an attempt at poaching and was a testament to resilience and hope for conservation of elephants.
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