JOURNAL ARTICLE

PETA Launches Campaign to End Use of Bearskin for Hats Worn by U.K. King's Guard.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Burga, Solcyre 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on PETA's campaign against the use of bearskin caps worn by the King's Guard, urging the U.K. Ministry of Defense to switch to faux fur alternatives. Following an investigation that revealed bear baiting practices in Ontario, Canada, PETA claims that it takes at least one bear to produce a single cap and highlights that the Ministry purchased 498 bearskin hats from 2017 to 2022. British actor Stephen Fry supports the campaign, emphasizing that tradition should not justify cruelty. The Ministry of Defense defends its practices, stating that the bear pelts are sourced from regulated hunts intended to manage bear populations in Canada. PETA has launched a petition that has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174741757
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