What's wrong with wearing animals? On fur farms, they are often killed with gas, electrocution or poison, or their necks are broken. These methods are not 100 per cent effective, and some animals "wake up" while being skinned. And the exotic skins industry is no better. Snakes and lizards are often skinned alive because some people believe that live-flaying makes leather more supple. Ouch! You can learn more about the fur and skins industries here.

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