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"Kim Kardashian has been criticised by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for her latest accessory. The socialite was recently spotted with a Birkin crocodile skin handbag, which the charity organisation says sets a poor example to her fans. PETA spokesperson Wendy Wegner told RadarOnline: &amp;#039;&amp;#039;For every alligator or crocodile skin accessory, an animal was likely beaten but still conscious and able to feel excruciating pain as his or her skin was peeled off. &amp;#039;&amp;#039;These animals feel fear and pain and they don&amp;#039;t want to die. Alligators and crocodiles have no real legal protection, but they have done nothing to deserve the violent treatment that they endure. &amp;quot;PETA urges consumers to watch Joaquin Phoenix&amp;#039;s video expos\u00C3\u00A9 of the cruel exotic skins industry and vow today never to buy items made from the skin of alligators, snakes or crocodiles.&amp;#039;&amp;#039; The black Birkin bag reportedly costs up to $50,000, and is a highly sought-after product. Kim Kardashian has faced criticism from PETA several times in the past, including an infamous moment in March where she was flour-bombed by a PETA follower. Last month, she was likened to 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil due to her use of snake skin boots. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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