Bearskin hats bring shame to the UK says Stephen Fry

UK Ministry of Defence insist on using the skins of Canadian black bears to make hats for their guards when an excellent, synthetic alternative is available about which they make no comment it seems.

NEWS AND OPINION: Steven Fry, a well-respected and indeed loved, highly intelligent British celebrity, actor and comedian, has condemned the UK’s Ministry of Defence for insisting that their guards continue to wear bearskin hats made from genuine Canadian black bear pelts when synthetic alternatives made to a high standard and meeting requirements of drying …

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UK’s Ministry of Defence refuses to use fake fur for ceremonial bearskin hats

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NEWS AND OPINION: On my reading of this news story, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) refuses to stop using genuine black bearskins for their bearskin ceremonial hats despite the availability of faux fur alternatives. As a consequence, PETA are indirectly suing them by seeking a judicial review of their decision making. PETA claims …

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Do tigers kill bears?

Do tigers kill bears? Yes, tigers do kill bears but it will happen quite rarely although there is conflicting information on the frequency of bear/tiger encounters. I’m going to quote a section of the best book on wild cats1, which provides reliable information in answering the question in the title. I have added information …

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Bengal cat chases away black bear (video)

Bengal cat chases off an intruding black bear in Vancouver, Canada

NEWS AND COMMENT-BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA: The cat’s owner was flabbergasted. He couldn’t believe it. Brothers Gavin and Cameron Sturrock watched as their Bengal cat, Tigger, faced off with a black bear which had wandered onto their property. The Bengal cat did that typical feline thing to make themselves larger by arching their back and …

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