Donkey slaughter a threat to world population as demand for their skins reach record levels
By Sameer Naik
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Millions of donkeys continue to be slaughtered for their hides to meet the rising demand for traditional Chinese medicine.
Over the last decade, donkey populations have plummeted around the world as demand for their skins reach record levels.
World Donkey Day was commemorated last weekend, but there was very little to celebrate.
Donkeys continue to be slaughtered around the world at a rapid rate to feed the “cruel demand” for their skins in Asian countries, highly-prized as a medicinal tonic to prevent ageing and boost the immune system.