Karine Aigner (USA) documents the annual hunting competitions in Texas, USA.
A furrier selects animals with the most pristine pelts and least amount of gunshot damage. Predator-killing contests in Texas are traditionally held in winter, when the fur of the animals is thick and full.
Despite the huge numbers of bobcats and coyotes shot in these contests, there are no studies to show that either species is threatened in Texas.
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Karine is an award-winning photojournalist who captures visual stories that explore the relationships between humans and the animal world. Her work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, Audubon, The New York Times, Nature Conservancy Magazine, The Guardian, WWF and BBC Wildlife. In 2022, Karine became the fifth woman in 58 years to ever win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title.
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