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 Killed After Shot Elephant Falls Over And Crushes Him
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The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition
German photographer Leo Thomas recently traveled to the Altai region in Western Mongolia to document the ancient art of eagle hunting. This traditional form of falconry has been practiced for thousands of years by a small group of nomads who train birds of prey to help hunt wild animals such as foxes and small hares. While most eagle hunters today are male, Thomas had the … [Read more...] about The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition