National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer Asher Jay translates animal rights and conservation issues into indelible images that demand action. Here, she describes how a nighttime lion encounter in the Serengeti deepened her connection to the wild, and chronicles the experience on canvas. Learn more about Asher Jay and her work: news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141009-emerging-explorer-art-asher-jay-elephant-ivory-china-rhinos-science/ The Explorers Project chronicles the work of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers—tomorrow's visionaries who are making discoveries, making a difference, and inspiring people to care about the planet. Learn more at nationalgeographic.com/emerging. DIRECTOR: Kat Keene Hogue EDITOR: Julia Wall COMPOSER: Matt Brandau EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mike Schmidt and Jason Orfanon SENIOR PRODUCERS: Anastasia Cronin and Jennifer Shoemaker ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Alexandra Verville

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