Episode 81: Canada's Seal Slaughter

Humane Talk by The Humane Society of the United States

May 10, 201313:58Government & Organizations

Thousands of baby seals are clubbed to death during the Canadian seal slaughter each year. Although there is little demand for seal fur, the Canadian government continues to buy up the excess pelts.

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