Every year on October 4，the world comes together for the well-being of animals everywhere.This is World Animal Day.
   Starting in 1931 in Florence，Italy，the yearly event has become a special chance for everyone on our planet who cares about animals to make a difference.This year，the theme is"A Shared Planet"."As we share this Earth with all living things，we can truly make a difference for all animals，"wrote the event's website.
   In the past few years，China has done much to improve the well-being of household and wild animals.The protection of Asian elephants is a good example.
   Asian elephants have become endangered because of hunting for their ivory（象牙）.Asian elephants in China are mostly found in Yunnan province.These wild animals sometimes eat local farmers' crops（莊稼）.The government has been trying to create a more harmonious（和諧的）relationship between local people and wildlife.For example，they ban（禁止）ivory and make rules for building separation facilities（設(shè)施）to keep away walking wild animals.
   With World Animal Day around the corner，we all can think of more ways to better protect our wild friends.

（1）When is World Animal Day every year？

On October 4.

On October 4.

（2）What's the theme of World Animal Day this year？

A Shared Planet.

A Shared Planet.

（3）Why have Asian elephants once become endangered？

Because of hunting for their ivory.

Because of hunting for their ivory.

（4）Where do most Asian elephants in China live？

In Yunnan province.

In Yunnan province.

（5）How does Chinese government protect the Asian elephants？

It tries to create a more harmonious relationship between local people and wildlife.

It tries to create a more harmonious relationship between local people and wildlife.