Ethical Fur

  • Purchasing a Vulpecula fur helps protect the environment.
  • The use of Possum fur is an ethical choice. In contrast to other furs such as Mink and Fox the Possum is not farmed and is a by-product of conservation efforts to protect highly valued native plants and wildlife.
  • All Vulpecula furs are collected humanely according to the guidelines and regulations set by the Government organisation, the New Zealand Department of Conservation.
  • There are approximately 70 million Possums in New Zealand and they devour an estimated 21,000 tonnes of vegetation every night.
  • Possums compete with native species for food and also eat native bird’s eggs and chicks, many of which are close to extinction.
  • All Vulpecula furs are sourced from New Zealand.
  • New Zealand Possum fur is the only eco-friendly fur in the world.
  • The Possum is not farmed in New Zealand for commercial use as it is illegal to encourage an increase in population.
  • It is not the same as the North American Opossum. While both are marsupials, they are different species.
  • Possum fur is the third warmest fur in the world, after the Polar Bear and Arctic Fox.
  • Possum fur is as luxurious and soft as other famous furs such as Mink and Fox.
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