China to further promote protection of Asian elephants
Xinhua |
Updated: 2021-08-13 19:52
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Moreover, the country will establish a stable gene pool for artificial breeding, while conducting international cooperation and exchanges to boost the protection of Asian elephants, Zhang added.
Asian elephants are under first-class state protection in China. There are currently 300 wild Asian elephants in Yunnan and the population continues to grow.
World Elephant Day falls on Aug 12 every year.
