The history of animal fur trading
Animal fur has long been responsible
for the livelihood of several groups of people, including the Canadian aboriginals
and the Siberian aboriginals. Animal fur trading is also conducive to economies
or communities that are faltering.
While animal rights activists have always attempted to prohibit the fur
trade and the purchase of real fur, pro-fur organizations have tried since
the beginning of the fur trade to produce the facts about animal fur. For
example, not only does animal fur contribute to certain economies, but it
is environmentally sound, and in the United States animal fur is only used
from species that are not endangered. Indeed, because of the meticulous care
for animals in North America, the continent is known for the production of
the highest quality animal fur, and has been since shortly after the civil
war.
Worn by many as a symbol of luxury, animal fur coats are generally praised
for their durability, style, and practicality. The fur
fashion in recent
years has shown fur wearers to lean towards accessories
like collars, trims, hats, and handbags.
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