Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?
I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma
Pets
Japanese company named as biggest online retailer of ivory and whale meat
Conservation groups say Rakuten’s website carries 28,000 adverts for elephant ivory and 1,200 for whale products
Chile’s Marine Park Tic Toc to boost global blue whale and dolphin conservation
Blue whale conservation gets a boost. The approval by the government of Chile of the largest Marine Protected Area
Hermès honoring its roots with customizable saddle service
Customizable saddle options available at Hermès. A saddle that is perfectly adapted to the owner’s riding style
Getting close looks at polar bears in their natural environment. Polar bears join natural wonders at Google Maps
Images of the majestic polar bears from Churchill (Canada) waiting for sea ice to freeze can be seen thanks to
Every dog has its diet
Dogs’ dinners are getting a makeover, with pet popcorn, ice-cream and breakfast cereal all on the menu. You can even eat out with your pooch, but surely that’s just barking