Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka marks World Elephant Day today with renewed calls to protect elephants, safeguard their welfare and promote peaceful coexistence between elephants and people.

Elephants are an important part of Sri Lanka's natural heritage and play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Their survival is closely linked to the protection of forests, biodiversity and the wider environment.

World Elephant Day serves as a reminder of the growing need to address threats faced by elephants and strengthen efforts to reduce human-elephant conflict.

Protecting elephant habitats, preventing harm to wildlife and promoting responsible human activities are essential to ensuring the long-term survival of the country's elepha...