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A US ban on kangaroo leather would be an animal welfare disaster – and a missed farming opportunity

  • Written by George Wilson, Honorary Professor, Australian National University
A US ban on kangaroo leather would be an animal welfare disaster – and a missed farming opportunityShutterstock

The US Congress is considering a proposed law to ban the import and sale of kangaroo parts. Backed by a campaign called Kangaroos Are Not Shoes, the bill is aimed at stopping Nike, Adidas and other big brands from using kangaroo leather in their products.

Supporters of the bill decry the “mass slaughter of kangaroos – more...

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