world elephant day

“Tears of the Elephants: A life changing expedition into the jungles of the Island of Sumatra‪.‬” Melanie Boling on Adventure and Exploration Podcast.

“Melanie Boling, combat veteran and expedition photo journalist, recounts her adventures into the wild jungles of the Island of Sumatra. Melanie share her stories of encounters with orangutans, elephants and the endangered sea turtle that changed the course of her life.” — Michael Reinhart, Whiskey and a Map Podcast.

PC: PWB

PC: PWB

Taj the Asian Elephant; the animal who is the foundation of Melanie Boling’s research in Southeast Asia and Beyond. Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Taj the Asian Elephant; the animal who is the foundation of Melanie Boling’s research in Southeast Asia and Beyond. Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.

Photo by Melanie Boling, Imagery Beyond Borders.