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MNN.COM›Earth Matters› Animals Exuberant demand pays off for Great Lakes fur trappers The North American muskrat market has been booming, thanks to soaring purchases by Chinese and other newly rich nations that need muskrat fur to line coats and footwear. Read more: ANIMALS, VIDEO You might also like: Related Topics: Animals, Video Related Videos Wife's strength gives man courage to wear pink tutu Why are kids eating laundry detergent packets? Gulf fishermen reeling from seafood troubles New case of flesh-eating bacteria in Georgia Comments Follow this conversation Add your comment View: All (1) Michael 01/05/2012 09:56 AM Let's be clear: those nations don't "need" muskrat fur to line coats and footwear. They just _want_ it. There are plenty of alternatives that don't involve killing animals. I suggest rephrasing your subhed. | Reply report this post  Add your comment Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. Log in or create an account     Enter your comments E-mail: Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post Follow this conversation Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article. The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use

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