Imagine plunging 1800 feet into the ocean's inky embrace. Sunlight fades to an echo, replaced by a cold, alien ballet of bioluminescent creatures. Amidst this shadowy waltz, a remarkable invertebrate takes center stage: the Basket Star. This extraordinary being is no graceful ballerina, but a formidable hunter. Its body, a central disc anchored to the seabed, erupts into a … [Read more...] about In the Depths, a Hunter Unfurls: The Entrancing Dance of the Basket Star
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A Well-Known Trophy Hunter Was Assassinated in South Africa
Riaan Naude, who often posted images of himself with lion, elephant, and giraffe corpses, was killed by unknown perpetrators near Kruger National Park. A trophy hunter from South Africa who frequently posted images of himself with the remains of giraffes, lions, and elephants has been slain. Riaan Naude was killed near his automobile in the eastern South African province … [Read more...] about A Well-Known Trophy Hunter Was Assassinated in South Africa
A Friendly Deer Approaches a Deer Hunter in Search of Cuddles and Ends up Saving His Life
Jordan Maxon, a hunter from New Richmond, Wisconsin, had an unusual experience with a gregarious deer. Maxon erected a deer stand in a clearing and before he began his hunt, he checked the area for any stray animals. He then caught sight of a deer some 70 yards away. On YouTube, Maxon said, "I figured I'd wait for him to leave the clearing, but after five minutes of … [Read more...] about A Friendly Deer Approaches a Deer Hunter in Search of Cuddles and Ends up Saving His Life
Hunter Dies After Elephant Falls on Him
In a variety of ways, humanity has had a profoundly harmful influence on animals. From sending them into volcanoes to overfeeding them when we shouldn't, it's no surprise that animals occasionally decide enough is enough and fight back. Theunis Botha, a big game hunter, apparently learnt this lesson the hard way. His colleagues came upon a breeding herd of elephants while … [Read more...] about Hunter Dies After Elephant Falls on Him