It does bring a while since I have taken part in Sunday photo fiction. It is a pity to read that the old host has stepped down. However, I am happy to say that somebody else has taken hold of the reins and kept it going.
Here is my attempt:
Photo Prompt: C.E. Ayr
The little boy stared up at the very unusual sight of a large grey animal in the museum. He tugged on his mother’s arm as his gaze never wavered; “Mummy, what is that?”
“It’s an elephant, Tommy.”
“Elephant,” Tommy spoke to word slowly, making sure he got the brand-new word right. “Why is it in the museum?” It was very difficult for him to understand why an animal should be presented as an exhibition like that.
Without warning, his mother’s eyes seem to mist with unshed tears. “Remember that mammoth a few rooms ago?” She waited for her son to nod his head. “Well, it is a similar reason because this animal is also extinct. You see those tusks? They made of ivory, and some people believed they were better used in ornaments rather than on the animal. They hunted out of existence in the world a few years ago. That was when the ones in captivity were no longer safe. People broke in to kill the animal and get their prize.”
Tommy stood looking at the unfamiliar creature. “But, mummy, it is beautiful. Why would people destroy something as beautiful with this?”
“Sadly, that question will always remain unanswered.”
Written for Sunday photo fiction
AngieTrafford 
The short answer to his question is “greed.”
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Unfortunately, there is always the cruelty of trophy hunting to go with their greed. Thank you for reading.
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People seem more interested in the immediate prize than the consequences of their action. As James, said, greed. Nicely done Angie.
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It is a very sad world we live in that moment. Pity. Thank you for reading.
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It is such an important question. Why must certain societies insist on killing and hunting animals, and why can’t these people understand they are murdering? It just makes me angry. I hope it can be stopped before it comes to extinction for so many species.
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I hope it can be dogged as well. As buried leave things like trophy hunting which I never considered to be a sport. Thanks for reading.
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Why indeed. Sadly there seems to be no end in sight.
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It is sad to think we will likely be seeing the end of many species. Thanks for reading.
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Great to see you again, Angie, back with a good story and a strong message.
Well done!
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I must be improving if there are no mistakes for you to point out! It is nice to be back 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Truth and sadness all in one. Great story.
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Why indeed, do humans not understand that they are destroying what they value.
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