Is wearing fur morally worse than wearing leather?
Both industries have questionable ethics – and even faux alternatives aren’t necessarily green, says Lucy Siegle
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Conservationists call for UK to create world’s largest marine reserve
Three proposed reserves in UK waters around the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific, and Ascension Island and South Sandwich Islands in the Atlantic, would more than double the size of the world’s existing marine protected areas
Celebrities and their conservation campaigns
The stars have been writing letters, staging evens and filming heartfelt pleas to bring the public on board with saving wildlife
Unconventional Pet Design. Dog beds by Superfine Pet Luxury
The home of our-four legged friends. No more excuses or pretexts: a stylish house is important, also if it is
Japan’s Just A Way has been rated the best horse in the world for 2014
• Runaway success in Dubai Duty Free earns horse top spot
• Kingman in joint third place after being forced to retire
Koalas face extinction without stronger protection, say conservationists
Federal environment department says a recovery plan is in development, but conservationists warn the vulnerable koala needs urgent action