Queen follows fashion’s lead in going fur-free

Activists welcome Her Majesty’s move, in line with Prada and Gucci’s abandonment of fur – although she will still wear her existing fur items

‘It’s scary’: wildlife selfies harming animals, experts warn

Concern in New Zealand that trend of taking photographs with penguins and other creatures is having impact on feeding, breeding and birth rates

Selfridges to stop selling exotic animal skins

Leather from agricultural stock will still be sold at department store that went fur-free in 2005

London fashion week vows to be fur-free

British Fashion Council says LFW in September will be first of big fashion weeks to ditch animal fur

How ethical is the elephant ‘sanctuary’ you’re visiting?

On the eve of World Elephant Day experts advise how to avoid cruel elephant attractions and support genuine welfare centres