Beautiful Images of Nepal's Ancient Honey Hunting Tradition

Environmentalists have a lot to say about the fact that bee populations are declining globally, and these photographs that so expertly capture the lives of honey collectors give us a glimpse into how the world functions for individuals who depend on this industry for a living.

As the rest of the world can now see, photographing the old practice of honey harvesting with a small tribe in Nepal reveals that it is a risky way of life, but one that is familiar and beloved to those who grew up with it. Due to the lack of enthusiasm among today's kids and the increasing danger of honey hunting as a result of the current bee population decline, It is dying off with the elders.

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