Fur Trade Research Paper
Have you ever thought about what a fur coat is made of? Most likely, the first thing that comes to your mind is artificial or fake fur. Well, not in this cause. You have most likely heard of innocent animals such as raccoons, rabbits, and many other guiltless animals being killed for the fur trade in order to manufacture materials such as coats but, have you ever heard of the mink?
Each year, more than 40 thousand animals are killed for the fur including the mink. This is inhumane thing to do and when the thought of hurting an innocent animal such as the monumental and awe inspiring mink, just to make a simple fur coat is distressing. The average price of a full length coat is about $1000-$5000. While it takes about 35-55 minks to make a
single coat. I toss and turn at night just thinking about this barbaric way to treat these animals. I just cannot stand it.
Some facts about this stunning animal are below. Minks can reach 15 to 28 inches in length and weigh between 16 and 56 ounces. American minks are larger than European minks. Minks are covered with soft fur that is usually black or dark brown in color. White marks can be seen on the chin, throat and chest. Mink have a slender body with short legs, long neck, rounded head and small ears. It’s tail usually reaches ½ of the body length. Mink have webbed feet and fur covered with oily substance which prevents soaking of the skin. This type of feet and fur represent adaptation to the life in the water. With animals with such great qualities how could you ever think of bringing harm to this animal.
If you care about our world's future then you should care about the things that inhabit it, like the mink. Spread awareness to your friends, family and anyone who could help. I don’t want to see the minks and other astonishing animals disappear from our planet just because we wanted accessories. Act now! Before the American minks slip through our fingers into extinction just like the sea mink. Save the minks! Make a difference.
Each year, more than 40 thousand animals are killed for the fur including the mink. This is inhumane thing to do and when the thought of hurting an innocent animal such as the monumental and awe inspiring mink, just to make a simple fur coat is distressing. The average price of a full length coat is about $1000-$5000. While it takes about 35-55 minks to make a
single coat. I toss and turn at night just thinking about this barbaric way to treat these animals. I just cannot stand it.
Some facts about this stunning animal are below. Minks can reach 15 to 28 inches in length and weigh between 16 and 56 ounces. American minks are larger than European minks. Minks are covered with soft fur that is usually black or dark brown in color. White marks can be seen on the chin, throat and chest. Mink have a slender body with short legs, long neck, rounded head and small ears. It’s tail usually reaches ½ of the body length. Mink have webbed feet and fur covered with oily substance which prevents soaking of the skin. This type of feet and fur represent adaptation to the life in the water. With animals with such great qualities how could you ever think of bringing harm to this animal.
If you care about our world's future then you should care about the things that inhabit it, like the mink. Spread awareness to your friends, family and anyone who could help. I don’t want to see the minks and other astonishing animals disappear from our planet just because we wanted accessories. Act now! Before the American minks slip through our fingers into extinction just like the sea mink. Save the minks! Make a difference.