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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 13 > Bobcat fur coats raise concerns over trapping

Bobcat fur coats raise concerns over trapping

By Martin Griffith / The Bulletin
June 13, 2009

RENO, Nev. — Bobcat fur coats have become a hot item among the fashion-conscious in Russia and China, leading to a big jump in prices and exports for the soft, spotted pelts.

The fur’s booming popularity has some wildlife advocates worried about possible overtrapping of the....

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