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Faleh al-Sultani, a teacher, travels to the prairies in the south of Babil province — south of Baghdad — to go hunting and shoots all the birds he encounters, particularly francolins, mallards and swans. He cares little about the number and species of the catch, as long as he gets to feel the euphoria of a successful hunt.
Sultani, who seems to lack environmental awareness, told Al-Monitor, “As the number of prey increases, my mind is at ease and I am able to aim more accurately. I often hand out what I catch to my friends and neighbors, as it exceeds my needs.”
