19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Flight Was My Life
This Palawan Hornbill was kept in a cage as a pet, which hindered her ability to fly. The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center rescued her and placed a low-lying perch for her - only for her to struggle to reach the top and sometimes fall. Her ability to fly was stripped away from her solely because someone decided to support the illegal wildlife trade.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2020 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2021 |
Photo Location: | Puerto Princesa, Philippines |
Camera: | NIKON D5000 |
Copyright: | © Marielle Angelique Racoma |