Alpaca fur might not be as humane as many would assume. PETA has
announced the findings of an undercover investigation of an alpaca
farm in Peru, which suggest the animals are being treated
violently.
As alpaca fur can be collected through shearing the animals, the
material has been used as a more humane alternative to traditional
fur. However, when PETA investigated the world’s largest
privately-owned alpaca farm, Malkini, the organization discover
animals were being harmed by workers through highly inhumane
practices.
“PETA’s investigation pulled back the curtain on violent shearing
that leaves alpacas bleeding and crying out,” the organization’s
executive vice president, Tracy Reiman, said in a statement. “We urge
all retailers to protect these vulnerable animals by banning alpaca
wool and are calling on consumers to leave these cruelly produced
items on the rack.”
Several retailers have already responded to PETA’s findings. Esprit
has begun phasing out alpaca wool, while Gap Inc. and H&M Group have
severed ties with Mallkini’s parent company, the Michell Group.
Image: PETA
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