Forget fur – is it time to stop wearing wool?
Animal rights charity Peta is best known for its naked anti-fur stunts, but these days it is more worried about wool. Co-founder Ingrid Newkirk explains why shearing is sheer cruelty
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Trophy hunting is vile. Stan Kroenke’s TV channel must be banned
The Arsenal owner’s launch of My Outdoor TV channel has sickened the public – but he won’t care. Only legislation can deal with it and the blood sports it depicts
If you wear fake fur, you are dressing up as an animal killer
Real fur has been found in products such as gloves, hats and shoes at high street retailers. A fake fur boycott would deny fur a place in fashion
Fur flies as Stella McCartney unveils ‘skin-free skin’ in Paris
Designer and agitator for animal welfare showcases cruelty-free fashion, while Alexander McQueen’s show is full of sensual suggestion
What drives the demand for rhino horns?
Should we accept that Vietnamese medicinal demand for rhino horns is traditional, and inevitable? Those who stockpile horns think so
Barks and bytes: the rise of wearable tech for pets
Fitness trackers are not just for humans anymore – a growing range of electronic collars and cameras can help you monitor your pet’s location, activity and even emotional state