Thanks guys,

Good poem Cadet - why is it we feel more 'odd' about shooting an elephant than a rabbit or a roe? There are lots of reasons linked to intelligence, social structure, longevity etc but there is no denying it -it is a beast that impresses you.

Even the old hunters who shot thousands write about twinges of regret on a personal level - man to elephant as individuals.

A funny business.

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