Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-11 10:44:21 UTC - HELPFUL
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No bear is killed for its fur. The furs come from culled bears who are culled via a Canadian government licensing scheme to prevent overpopulation. Even if the switch was made to faux fur (plastic), the bears would still be culled. Source: BBC Wildlife Magazine - https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/do-the-kings-guards-wear-real-bearskin-hats
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