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
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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