Kristof in the Crosshairs: A Blowgun Showdown in the Amazon | The New York Times

Juan Kunchikuy, a hunter-turned-naturalist at the Yachana Lodge in Ecuador, uses his blowgun to spear a papaya on the head of New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. The blowgun has a range of up to 150 feet. “It’s better than a shotgun, because it’s silent,“ Mr. Kunchikuy explained. “You can shoot repeatedly if you miss the first time.“ Subscribe on YouTube: Watch more videos at: --------------------------------------------------------------- Want more from The New York Times? Twitter: Facebook: Google : nytimes/ Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. On YouTube. Kristof in the Crosshairs: A Blowgun Showdown in the Amazon | The New York Times