“…Although animal skin is no longer needed, millions of furry animals have their skin taken every year to make collars for coats, furry parts of hat tips, furry parts of bags and shoes, and even toys, key chains, https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2023.171 and decorative items. Skins from crocodiles, snakes, ostrich and fish are frequently used to make purses, shoes, jewellery for the fashion industry, automotive upholstery, and other items [3]. The market for leather goods was valued at USD 245 billion in 2022, and it is projected to increase significantly at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 9.5% from 2023 to 2032 due to the growing demand for luxury leather clothing [4].…”