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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Tourists view elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Tourists view elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Elephants are seen at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240812) -- BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child feeds an elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants are pictured at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Wu Yue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

A child feeds an elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Chen Dongshu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

An elephant is pictured at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Chen Dongshu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants are pictured by a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants walk at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Wu Yue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Tourists interact with an elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Wu Yue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Wu Yue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Elephant Day - Sri Lanka

Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Wu Yue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants are pictured at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An elephant is pictured at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants walk at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants are pictured by a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists interact with an elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-PINNAWALA-WORLD ELEPHANT DAY-ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

(240812) -- PINNAWALA, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child feeds an elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 11, 2024. Established in 1975, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the first one of its kind in the world, home to 69 elephant orphans today. The World Elephant Day falls on Aug. 12 each year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-WILD ELEPHANT CENSUS

(240810) -- COLOMBO, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 10, 2024 shows elephants after daily bathing at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct a countrywide census on wild elephants on Aug. 17, 18 and 19, state media reported on Saturday quoting an official. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-WILD ELEPHANT CENSUS

(240810) -- COLOMBO, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct a countrywide census on wild elephants on Aug. 17, 18 and 19, state media reported on Saturday quoting an official. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-ELEPHANT-BATHING

(230626) -- SRI LANKA, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka, June 26, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-ELEPHANT-BATHING

(230626) -- SRI LANKA, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Elephants bathe in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka, June 26, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-ELEPHANT-BATHING

(230626) -- SRI LANKA, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An elephant bathes in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka, June 26, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-ELEPHANT-BATHING

(230626) -- SRI LANKA, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An elephant bathes in a river at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka, June 26, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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Orphaned elephants protected in Sri Lanka

Orphaned elephants are seen at a facility in Pinnawala, about 85 kilometers from Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city, in this file photo taken on Dec. 25, 2014. Since Sri Lanka's economy started growing rapidly after the end of a civil war in 2009, developments have changed the habitats of elephants, resulting in some clashes with local residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Orphaned baby elephants protected in Sri Lanka

Orphaned baby elephants are seen at a facility in Pinnawala, about 85 kilometers from Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka, in this file photo taken on Dec. 25, 2014. The orphanage, established in 1975, houses about 85 elephants. ==Kyodo

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Baby elephants cared for at Sri Lankan orphanage

A staff member at an elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, Sri Lanka, feeds a herd of baby elephants in this file photo taken on Dec. 25, 2014. There are about 80 abandoned wild elephants living at the orphanage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo