Problem
Indiscriminate slaughter of animals for pelts
Other Names:
Slaughter of animals for fur industryBreeding of animals for skins
Inhumane fur imports
Incidence:
In 1989 it was estimated that, world-wide, 70 million animals are killed annually for their fur. Some animals are slaughtered whilst still young as in the case of seal pups and Karakul lambs. The latter are slaughtered within 48 hours of birth to make caps and lapels. Fur sales by the former Soviet Union, Canada and the USA to western European countries totalled an estimated $100 million in 1990 alone.
Broader Problems:
Hunting of animalsInhumane killing of animals Narrower Problems:
Trapping of animalsCruel culling of seals Related Problems:
Cruel slaughterhouse practices Subject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries → BreedingCommerce → Import, export
Industry → Industry
Industry → Leather, hides, fur
Industry → Slaughterhouse products
Zoology → Animals
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.08.2019 – 19:07 CEST