The fur trade has a long history. "The Phoenicians and other ancient civilizations traded in fur. Fur trade led to the expansion into the North America and decades of conflict between France and Britain. It also led to the depletion of many animal species and the destruction of Indian cultures"(Orton 381)

During the last decades there were a lot of debates and controversies about using natural fur because of creation of artificial fur imitating the real one. But in spite of that fact millions of people still wear fur coats, hats and gloves....because of many reasons.

Fur is warm. It is the nature's most persuasive answer to wintertime.

Fur is fashionable. Casual or elegant it is always in stile. Now there is clear evidence that fur is coming back into fashion and such top designers as Yves St. Lauren, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace are using fur in their collections.

Fur is versatile. It can be worn for all occasions. Whether with jeans

In 1999, The HSUS renewed its anti-fur message with "Fur-Free 2000," a consumer-driven campaign designed to bring an end to the use of animal fur in the new century. As part of its Fur-Free 2000 campaign, The Humane Society of the U.S. targeted the fashion industry, working with noted designer Oleg Cassini and Monterey Fashions of New York to introduce a line of stylish faux fur fashions."(US Newswire)

over the past decades, quick-killing traps and "sets" are now available for over

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