Capt. Mooron wrote:

my Dad made certain I understood and
respected all animals.... especially those I intended to hunt. He has 21
elephants, 12 Lions, 8 Leopards and 6 Crocs plus numerous other kills to his
credit. I was always taught that I was the Apex Predator... as such I should
show respect and understand the behaviour of the animals I encountered.

Your mode of respect for animals is quite bizarre. I'd guess it would be
be a sort of Neanderthal logic.

Cheers