'Shortcasts’ are short standalone audio comments and statements from conservationists, campaigners, charities, authors and members of our audience. If it needs to be said – say it here!

A shortcast with Off the Leash Podcasts' Dominic Dyer about the long-running insistence by the British Army of using animal fur to make the ceremonial bearskin hat used by British Foot Guards rather than use faux fur alternatives such as the one being offered to them by PETA and ECOPEL

• PETA UK Stop the Slaughter of Bears for the Queen’s Guard’s Caps
• PETA UK Stop Bear Slaughter: PETA Unveils Faux-Fur Queen’s Guard Cap
• Evening Standard (April 2012)  The shocking video images which show the cruelty behind the Army's bearskin hats