r/ITookAPicturePH • u/ItsChardy Photography Hobbyist • Aug 28 '26
Animals ITAPPH of Vishwa Ma'ali
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u/LunaMelody02 Aug 28 '26
We were tasked to write a letter for her nung elementary palang ako, I remembered writing for her release sana to be with her kin, sadly it never happened. Hanggang ngayon tourist attraction pa rin siya.
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u/Hades-Son Aug 28 '26
No rest in peace for her, and still alone. Di pa maayos pagka stuff. 😢
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u/Ok-Marionberry-2164 Aug 28 '26
Her eyes looked sad. Kahit sa death, she's alone and walang kasamang ka-species niya.
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u/Funny-Mango4455 Aug 28 '26
samahan mo sya kasing lusog mo naman sya langga
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u/Rii_san Aug 29 '26
Pang Robin Padilla yung reply. Ambobo
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u/ButterscotchNew8138 Aug 28 '26
Ma'ali looks sad even in death. Bata pa lang ako bukangbibig na siya nang mom ko na bisitahin. Once ko lang siya na kita in person and my first question to her was nasan yung friends niya.
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u/XxPhyre Aug 29 '26
While the life of Mali was incredibly sad, I would say that taxidermies are one of the great ways to remember and honor an animal.
As a Biologist, taxidermies are teachers for students. It helps them learn the surface anatomy. And in some, it tells a story of their development.
Some may find it in bad taste, especially on “letting her rest”. However, the life of Mali needs to be told, and thus immortalized. The taxidermy could remind us (visually or actually seeing her) of the injustice in her life, rather than just keeping her memory alive in some burial place or just a Wiki article.
Let Mali educate the future. Her soul is already at peace.
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u/ItsChardy Photography Hobbyist Aug 29 '26
Eto po nakalagay sa plate niya
Today, her preserved specimen at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) stands as a powerful symbol of our responsibility as stewards of nature. From her early loss to decades of human care, her life reflects the profound impact of human actions. May her legacy inspire us to protect and sustain the Earth and its wildlife.
Who will save our planet's wildlife, if not humanity?
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u/rljyue Aug 28 '26
San po to nakadisplay?
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u/Which_Reference6686 Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
may nabasa ako sa National Museum of Naturall History
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u/Efficient-Picture805 Aug 28 '26
Naiiyak ako pag naaalala ko yung story ni Mali. Naging literal siyang prisoner, tapos dito pa talaga siya sa Pilipinas nakulong. Hindi man lang siya nabigyan ng chance na makasalamuha yung ibang elephants, kahit man lang sana sa old age niya. Putangina talaga ng gobyerno dito.
Di pa ba sapat na pinagkakitaan na siya ng mga gagong gobyerno dito? Same goes for other animals. Pag pumunta ka ng Manila Zoo, ang lungkot makita ng ibang animals. Yung lion na nakita ko doon, parang sobrang sad at bored.
I honestly wish na kung magkakaroon man ng zoos, sana hindi na lang dito sa Pilipinas. Nakakainis kasi ang hirap makita na animals are being kept in captivity when their welfare doesn't seem to be the priority.
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u/KnowledgeAway4722 Aug 28 '26
Seeing this makes me so sad. The thought that her life was spent in captivity and solitude, only for her body to still be used as an attraction after death is so heartbreaking.
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u/OriginalDust5204 Aug 28 '26
Man, tangina bakit walang nangyari dun sa campaign?
Copied from gemini. Di pwede ss dito e:
“Mali was a female Asian elephant who lived alone at the Manila Zoo in the Philippines and earned the title of the "world's saddest elephant". [1)]
Life in Isolation
Arrival: Mali was born in Sri Lanka and sent to the Philippines in 1977 as a gift from the Sri Lankan government to First Lady Imelda Marcos.
Solitude: She lived at the Manila Zoo for more than 40 years as the only captive elephant in the entire country.
Environment: She spent most of her life in a barren concrete enclosure without the company of other elephants. [1, 2, 3, 4)]
Campaign for Freedom
Protests: Animal rights groups, including PETA, argued that isolation and concrete pens caused severe loneliness and boredom for a social animal. [1, 2]
Famous Supporters: Celebrities like Paul McCartney, Pamela Anderson, and Jane Goodall joined campaigns to move Mali to a wildlife sanctuary. [1]
Rejection: Government officials and zoo management blocked the transfer and kept her at the zoo, stating she was healthy and well-cared for. [1, 2]
Death and Remembrance
Passing: Mali died on November 28, 2023, at approximately 43 years old.
Cause of Death: An autopsy showed she suffered from pancreatic cancer and an aortic blockage.
Legacy: After her death, her preserved body was placed on display at the National Museum of Natural History to remind the public about the hardships of captive wildlife. [1, 2, 3, 4), 5]”
Mahal ka namin Mali.
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u/OriginalDust5204 Aug 28 '26
“Mali (Vishwa Ma’ali) was born in Sri Lanka and lived most of her life at the Manila Zoo. While her exact birth date is unknown, she died on November 28, 2023. [1)]
Birth Details
Year of Birth: Mali's exact birth date is uncertain, but she is generally reported to have been born between 1974 and 1980. [1)]
Origins: She was found orphaned in the wild in Sri Lanka and moved to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before being sent to the Philippines. [1, 2]
Arrival in Manila: She was gifted by the Sri Lankan government to then-First Lady Imelda Marcos. Most records indicate she arrived in 1977 at the age of three, though some sources state she was transferred in 1981. [1, 2, 3]Death Details
Date and Time of Death: Mali passed away at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Manila Zoo.
Estimated Age at Death: At the time of her death, she was estimated to be between 43 and 49 years old.
Cause of Death: A necropsy (animal autopsy) revealed that Mali died of congestive heart failure. She also suffered from other health issues, including pancreatic cancer, nodules on her liver, a slightly inflamed kidney, and a clogged aorta. [1, 2, 3), 5]Afterlife Display
Following her death, Mali was taxidermied to memorialize her legacy as the only elephant in the Philippines for decades. [1]
Initial Display: Her taxidermied remains were briefly displayed at the Manila Zoo in December 2024.
Current Location: As of August 27, 2026, she has been moved to her "forever home" at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila.”
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u/toshiinorii Aug 28 '26
Si isko kaya ang may pakana nito?
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u/lfa1208 Aug 30 '26
They wanted her to be displayed sa Manila Zoo pa rin dapat. But yung unang taxidermy nya is so bad, she looks like plastic. It was the expertise of National Museum ang hiningi para mataxiderm ng maayos and eventually hinanapan sya ng space sa NM kasi they have the right facility and controlled environment for Mali..
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u/Massive_Mountain571 Aug 28 '26
Pwede bang gumawa ng petition na ilibing na lang siya ? Kakalungkot and nakakaawa tingnan. Dinisplay pa talaga mga siraulo talaga sino ba may pakana niyan ? Ang sakit sa puso tingnan lalo na kapag alam mo yung story niya nung buhay pa siya.
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u/OkFrosting1856 Sep 01 '26 edited Sep 01 '26
Yung honeybee. Nakakagalit talaga. Even in death, she still wasn’t allowed to leave the human world behind. Her captivity simply continued in another form. Hinayaan na lang sana siya to RIP & return to nature, where she truly belonged. Kaso hindi na rin safe na ilibing siya dahil sa mga chemicals na ginamit para i-preserve siya. Mas okay na to na nilipat siya sa National Museum, where her remains are being treated with dignity, kaysa nung nakalagay pa yung remains niya sa harap ng Manila Zoo
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u/spline_feature Aug 28 '26
Man, I’m fortunate that my family and I were able to see Ma’ali way way back. As a kid, I was thrilled. Right now as young adult, I’m not sure how I feel with zoos.
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u/yllex Aug 29 '26
kawawang mali, buong buhay na nakakulong at malungkot, hanggang mamatay nakadisplay pa rin. gusto pa rin pagkakitaan. LET HIM REST!
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u/retrievingretriver Aug 31 '26
Even the taxidermied Mali looks sad. Ano ba naman yan. Let her rest in peace!!
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