I completely agree. But it's important to remember that hunting and killing wildlife and selling them piecemeal disgusts and horrified us, yet many places don't concern themselves with such matters. Trapping, hunting, poisoning and killing foxes is not only legally permitted in the UK, but it's often a task that some delight in. I live in a small(ish) village with plenty of wildlife and our community forums are full of people looking for information about where foxes dens can be found. I have a vixen with a den in my garden where every spring she has cubs. A few years ago, someone made a fire and killed the cubs. Mum got away, but as much as I tried, there's nothing that can be done.
Shagreen, snakeskin, and crocodile and alligator skins are all the rage in high end stores. Rich people just have to kill things.
I raised a slightly different matter concerning ethical shopping and suggested that highlighting such products, allowing buyers to make an informed choice might work. It doesn't penalise any particular seller for what may be a cultural inconsistency, but allows those for whom it matters, the chance to exercise their power as a consumer.
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