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Teddy Roosevelt is known for his conservation efforts (i.e. National Parks) during his presidency. Yet after his presidency, he embarked on a big Safari in Africa where 11,400 specimens were killed/collected, including ~500 big games. Why?

by /u/JillyPolla in /r/AskHistorians

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