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by akkad33 155 days ago
Why do they kill animals for fur? Could they not shave them? (I realise my question sounds dumb)
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snerbles 154 days ago
The pelt is what's harvested - the fur is not removed from the skin.

In some cases the animal's hair can be cut without harm, like how sheep are shorn for wool.

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