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Elephant destroyed our equipment? Behind-the-scenes tidbits

TODAY staffers took these photos from the Where in the World shoot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read all about their broadcast and watch all of the clips here. 
Cameraman Kyle Eppler and soundman Mark Roberts film at the Batu Caves
Cameraman Kyle Eppler and soundman Mark Roberts film at the Batu CavesAmanda Avery / TODAY / Today

TODAY staffers took these photos from the Where in the World shoot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read all about their broadcast and watch all of the clips here

Cameraman Kyle Eppler and soundman Mark Roberts film at the Batu Caves
Cameraman Kyle Eppler and soundman Mark Roberts film at the Batu CavesAmanda Avery / TODAY / Today
Weekend TODAY anchor Amy Robach photographs an orangutan at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Borneo.
Weekend TODAY anchor Amy Robach photographs an orangutan at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Borneo.TODAY / Today
Producer Karen Trosset stands inside the Batu Caves.
Producer Karen Trosset stands inside the Batu Caves.Amanda Avery / TODAY / Today
TODAY producer Amanda Avery tries durian, otherwise known as \"the stinky fruit.\"
TODAY producer Amanda Avery tries durian, otherwise known as \"the stinky fruit.\"TODAY / Today
While filming at a elephant sactuary, a baby elephant grabbed sound man Mark Roberts' headphones and decided to stomp on them.
While filming at a elephant sactuary, a baby elephant grabbed sound man Mark Roberts' headphones and decided to stomp on them.TODAY / Today
Cameraman Man Kyle Eppler has a close encounter with some macaque monkeys in a parking lot.
Cameraman Man Kyle Eppler has a close encounter with some macaque monkeys in a parking lot.TODAY / Today
Kyle Eppler and Mark Roberts take a break from filming to try the Penang street food.
Kyle Eppler and Mark Roberts take a break from filming to try the Penang street food.Today
Where in the World's crew and producers in Malaysia watch Monday's show and cheer on their fellow staff members in Africa.
Where in the World's crew and producers in Malaysia watch Monday's show and cheer on their fellow staff members in Africa.TODAY / Today