They may be some of the world's most adorably huge animals, but Asian elephants are becoming more and more endangered today. In the past 100 years, severe hunting, poaching and destruction of their natural habitat have put these lovable creatures on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with as much as 90% of their population now gone. Elephant Family, a UK-based organization, has taken up the rally cry to save the Asian elephants and prevent further loss of their numbers.

Elephant Family works with partners to protect the elephants' habitats in Asia, raise awareness for the cause, prevent conflict with local communities and raise funds for the conservation of elephants and other wildlife co-habiting with them. The charity employs the help of local volunteers and non-government organizations in the countries concerned to focus on three key areas: forest, industry and trade. Elephant Family has been diligent in putting a stop to ivory poaching, deforestation, elephant electrocution and deaths, and cruel working conditions.

One of the organization's innovative and highly popular campaigns has been "Date an Elephant," wherein supporters "date" an elephant by adopting it for a period of 12 months. This highly unique activity has earned plenty of supporters, including Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Windsor.