On World Elephant Day, we share with you a range of facts you didn’t know about elephants in an effort to spread awareness among people to stop poaching and the trade in ivory and other wildlife products. Elephants Play a Vital Role in Shaping EcosystemsElephants are one of the main species that support the ecosystem, how? Well, elephants trample thick forests and grasslands, which supports the growth of smaller species. Also, elephants walk great distances, spreading seeds in their dung which supports the growth of vegetation. Although elephants are the largest land animals, they are afraid of some flying insects, the most important of which are bees.