Animal Rights Activists Disrupt Nike's NYC Flagship Store over Kangaroo Leather

Summary

This video exposes the harsh reality of kangaroo slaughter in Australia, where 1.7 million kangaroos are killed annually, primarily for use in products like soccer shoes by companies like Nike. It highlights the brutal treatment of kangaroos, with many suffering slow, painful deaths, and the impact on their babies, who are either killed or abandoned. The video also emphasizes the psychological trauma experienced by kangaroo groups and the alarming 40% decline in their population in the past two years. The message urges Nike to stop profiting from this cruelty and calls for a halt to the slaughter of these iconic creatures.

Takeaways

• 😀 1. Nike is directly linked to the slaughter of kangaroos for soccer shoes.
• 😀 2. Every year, 1.7 million kangaroos are killed in Australia, with a large portion used for commercial purposes.
• 😀 3. The hunting of kangaroos happens mostly at night, making it the largest land-based wildlife slaughter in the world.
• 😀 4. 70% of kangaroos killed for commercial purposes are used to make soccer shoes, including for major brands like Nike.
• 😀 5. Over 40% of the kangaroos do not die instantly, suffering from painful injuries before being bludgeoned to death.
• 😀 6. Kangaroo mothers, when shot, often leave their babies behind, who are either killed or abandoned.
• 😀 7. The babies of slain kangaroos grow up in constant trauma, unable to play and learn due to the fear instilled by the hunts.
• 😀 8. Australia's kangaroo population has declined by 40% in the past two years, partly due to the ongoing hunts.
• 😀 9. There is no justification for slaughtering kangaroos to make soccer shoes or other commercial products.
• 😀 10. The campaign urges Nike and other companies to stop using kangaroo leather and end this inhumane practice.

Q & A

How many kangaroos are hunted annually in Australia?

1.7 million kangaroos are hunted in Australia every year.

Why are kangaroos being slaughtered in such large numbers?

The kangaroos are primarily killed for commercial purposes, especially to make soccer shoes for companies like Nike.

What percentage of kangaroos killed are used for commercial purposes?

70% of the kangaroos killed each year are used for commercial purposes, including the production of soccer shoes.

How do the kangaroos suffer during the slaughter process?

Many kangaroos do not die instantly. 40% of them are wounded, and some are later beaten in the face or head by hunters.

What happens to the baby kangaroos when their mothers are killed?

When the mothers are killed, their babies either die from the trauma or are abandoned and left to die, often through being bludgeoned by hunters.

What impact does the hunting have on kangaroo groups?

Kangaroo groups are traumatized by the hunts, and the babies spend their childhood on high alert instead of learning to play or interact with others.

What recent change has occurred in the kangaroo population?

The kangaroo population in Australia has decreased by 40% over the past two years.

What is the ethical argument against killing kangaroos for commercial purposes?

The argument is that there is no need to slaughter kangaroos for commercial purposes, especially when it is done just to make soccer shoes.

What does the script urge the audience to do?

The script urges the audience to reconsider supporting brands like Nike and to stand up for the protection of kangaroos.

How does the script convey the emotional impact of the slaughter?

The script uses vivid imagery and statistics to highlight the trauma, suffering, and senseless killing of kangaroos, emphasizing the need for change.