Forty-two year old elephant Maali reaches for a banana at Manila Zoo. The United Nations declared March 3 as global wildlife awareness day, and this year’s theme “The future of wildlife in our hands” focused on Asian and African elephants that has become victims of wildlife trafficking. The UN hoped to see more commitment from countries worldwide to stop such abuse. (Photo by Marlo Cueto / Pacific Press)

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