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what animals do they use to make leather?

Asked by bigfran about 1 year ago, 7 answers.

What animals do they use to make leather?

Answered by selenamama on Feb 13, 2008, 03:51PM
67 answers

Cows... thats the only one im sure of.

Answered by funadvice on Feb 13, 2008, 04:43PM
53985 answers

Lets see. .
Cattle
Horse
Elephant
Frog ( yes it's true)
Ostrich
Stingray
Shark
emu
Snake
lizard
kangaroo
Eel
Pig
Deer
Elk
Buffalo
Ox
Sheep
Rabbit
Zebra
Alligator
Crocadile
To name a few. Basically anything that has skin which can be tanned can be made into leather.
In WW2 Hitler even had Human skin made into leather.

Answered by funadvice on Feb 13, 2008, 04:59PM
53985 answers

rnealw, I think you mean Emu not Emo...

Answered by onomatopoea on Feb 13, 2008, 07:04PM

I know they use cows, but im not sure what else.

Answered by bigfran on Feb 13, 2008, 07:58PM
140 answers

o wow

Answered by funadvice on Feb 13, 2008, 09:09PM
53985 answers

rnealw, I think you mean Emu not Emo...

happy Bet I had a few running scared.
Here is an interesting link on How leather is made.
http://www.alpharubicon.com/primitive/tanningdragoona.htm
Did I mention I work with leather on a daily bases?

Answered by stellaapplemoor on Feb 14, 2008, 08:53AM
903 answers

Yes, I think anything that people who make lether can get their hands on!
Wow so rnealw is the guy to ask when it comes to leather XD

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