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Page 119
But I do know that on November 9, 1968, they were northeast of the park, outside
its boundaries, and that they met a hunter in search of a trophy. A bullet slammed
into male No. 57. The outfitter of the hunt sent the ear tag to the Research ...
But I do know that on November 9, 1968, they were northeast of the park, outside
its boundaries, and that they met a hunter in search of a trophy. A bullet slammed
into male No. 57. The outfitter of the hunt sent the ear tag to the Research ...
Page 120
Actually, the days when hunters achieved status and acclaim for killing are over.
With more than a quarter of a million tourists a year in East Africa enjoying the
sight of lions at ease in their domain, no one is likely to be impressed with a
hunter ...
Actually, the days when hunters achieved status and acclaim for killing are over.
With more than a quarter of a million tourists a year in East Africa enjoying the
sight of lions at ease in their domain, no one is likely to be impressed with a
hunter ...
Page 276
However, in areas where wildlife was less abundant than along the Mbalageti
River at that season, they would have to kill healthy adult animals in order to
survive as hunters. Being adaptable, hominids obviously did whatever the
situation ...
However, in areas where wildlife was less abundant than along the Mbalageti
River at that season, they would have to kill healthy adult animals in order to
survive as hunters. Being adaptable, hominids obviously did whatever the
situation ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Golden Shadows, Flying Hooves |
| Author | George B. Schaller |
| Publisher | Knopf, 1973 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 4 Aug 2009 |
| ISBN | 0394472438, 9780394472430 |
| Length | 287 pages |
| Subjects | › › Nature / Animals / Big Cats Nature / Animals / Mammals |
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