Surrounded by a burgeoning human population, Asian elephants have to contend with the spread of settlements and farming, and the demands of rapidly developing nations: plantations, mines, railways, and irrigation canals have carved up former wilderness. Mark Shand asianburgeoncanal share on social
The elephant can survive only if forests survive. Mark Shand elephantforestsurvive Change image and share on social
You can cut a tree down, and it grows back. Once a species goes, it's gone forever. Mark Shand backcutforever Change image and share on social
If I was a businessman, I could have made a huge amount of money. But none of that really crossed my mind while I was young and traveling. Mark Shand amountbusinessmancross Change image and share on social
If you look back at history, the various Maharajas of the Indian empire actually helped support a whole British industry. The royalty in those days ordered exotic cars in huge numbers. Mark Shand backbritishcar Change image and share on social
Elephants seek food elsewhere if their route is blocked, and raiding crops and grain stores brings them into conflict with people, often resulting in deaths on both sides. Mark Shand blockbringconflict Change image and share on social
I've always found people to be by far the biggest problem-causers in life. Mark Shand bigcauserfind Change image and share on social
The combination of a brand like Cartier and the immense heritage that India holds can go places. Mark Shand brandcartiercombination Change image and share on social
I was probably spoilt, if I'm being totally honest. Mark Shand honestspoiltotally Change image and share on social