The Big Kill

In this article from The New Yorker, the author examines the controversial practice of hunting endangered African wildlife. The article focuses on the hunt for a specific black rhinoceros by a Texan millionaire, and the ethical debates surrounding the issue. The author delves into the historical conservation efforts to protect these species, as well as the economic and cultural factors that drive big-game hunting in Africa. The article provides a thought-provoking and nuanced perspective on the complexities of conservation, highlighting the tensions between conservation goals and the desire for trophy hunting.