A millionaire trophy hunter who spent years killing animals in their own homes for “sport” has reportedly been trampled to death by a group of female elephants in Gabon while on a paid hunting “excursion.” When humans storm into natural habitats with weapons and the intent to slaughter, other animals—like any parent—will defend themselves and their families. The hunter was reportedly attempting to kill a species of antelope when he and his guide encountered five female elephants with a calf. In this case, the herd appears to have done what any mother would do: protect their child. Female elephants live in tightly bonded matriarchal groups, working together to raise and care for their babies. These family units are intensely devoted—and when a calf is threatened, mothers will do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Hunting Isn’t a ‘Sport’—It’s Slaughter While hunters choose to stalk, shoot, and kill, animals never choose to be part of this violence .…