While its relative in Africa flourishes, the elephant population of Asia numbers less than 40,000. Photographer Mohan traveled the length and breadth of Asian elephant's habitat, covering 11 countries in 6 years.

Elephants of Asia

In his new book, Vanishing Giants, Photographer Palani Mohan journeys across Asia, searching for the soul of the
Asian Elephant

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