In the year 2055, time travel has become a practical reality, and the company Time Safari Inc.Although Eckels is initially enthusiastic about the hunt, he loses his temper when the monstrous Tyrannosaurus approaches.Although Eckels is initially excited about the hunt, when the monstrous Tyrannosaurus approaches, he loses his nerve.Travis explains that hunters are forced to continue on a floating path so as not to disturb the environment, that any deviation is subject to heavy fines, and that before the hunt, scouts were sent back from Time Safari to select and mark prey.