Muskrats for the Mounties

muskrats for the Mounties they tried to use. Wool is a substitute. But in the end, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP have decided that their traditional winter hats, lined with muskrat fur, offer superior protection against Arctic temperatures. The National Police Force has issued a tender for 4470 of the fur lined hats, much to the dismay of some animal rights groups. CBC News reports that 2 to 3 muskrat pelts are needed for a single hat, which means that about 12,000 muskrats will have to be trapped and killed. The RCMP tender specifies that the firm must be eastern Canada or New York State. Spring muskrat Onley. Extra large skins with the belly trimmed off must be used. In 2014. In response to pressure from wildlife protection groups, the Mounties introduced wool hats. But the then conservative government ordered the force to reintroduce the fur hats. Adrian Nelson of the Fur Bearers group said the tender decision was disappointing. We knew that they would be keeping some of the fur hats for some of their cold weather extremes, Nelson commented. But it is sad that they're putting out a tender for such a large amount. Trappers, on the other hand, are pleased. It's nice to see that recognition of Canadian heritage, said Alan Hair, scurvy see of the for Council of Canada. Trappers in Canada have to take training courses to learn how to use the new humane trapping methods before they get there trapping licences. And it is extremely well regulated by the provincial and territorial wildlife departments, his skivvies, he added. The RCMP says, however, that individual officers can decide for themselves whether they prefer to wear wool or fur hats. Okay, Did you get the answer? How many muskrats will have to be trapped and killed to make all the fur lined hats that the Mounties have ordered? The answer is about 12,000. Listen again. CBC news reports that 2 to 3 muskrat pelts are needed for a single hat, which means that about 12,000 muskrats will have to be trapped and killed. If you didn't get the answer the first time, go back and listen to the text again