The World Around Us #31

In the early twentieth century, colonial game control officer John Hunter pursues a dangerous elephant in Kenya, only to uncover a haunting truth: the beast’s rage may have been born from a past wound, a musket ball buried deep in its body. With the help of local guide Saseeta and the wary presence of Chief Ngiri, Hunter confronts the cost of violence and the fragile line between predator and victim.

In "An End to Slaughter," Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit Roosevelt reflect on the balance between the thrill of the hunt and the urgent need to protect wildlife, tracing how their shared passion helped shape early conservation efforts that led to lasting national parks and refuges.

When professional hunter Evert Stenmark is buried alive by an avalanche in northern Sweden, his survival hinges on raw ptarmigan from his pack and the unshakable hope that his brother, Kjell Stenmark, will find him. Trapped beneath snow and ice, Evert’s fight for life becomes a test of endurance, instinct, and the bond between siblings.