Geography · Ch 5 — Secondary Activities
(e) Animal based Industries
(e) Animal based Industries
Animal-based industries depend on raw materials obtained from animals. These are distinct from industries that process animal products for food (like dairy or meat-packing), which are covered under agro-based industries. The textbook focuses on non-food animal products used in manufacturing.
The two main industries mentioned are leather and woollen textiles. Leather is the raw material for the leather industry, which produces items such as shoes, bags, belts, and upholstery. Wool is the raw material for the woollen textile industry, which produces yarn, fabric, and garments like sweaters and blankets.
A third, more specialised product is ivory, obtained from elephant tusks. Ivory has traditionally been used for carving decorative items, jewellery, and luxury goods. However, the textbook does not discuss the modern legal or conservation context — it simply notes ivory as an animal-based raw material.
The textbook mentions ivory only as a raw material. It does not discuss the ban on international ivory trade under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) or the ethical concerns around poaching. For exam purposes, stick strictly to what the book states.
In summary, the section identifies three animal-based raw materials and their corresponding industries:
| Raw Material | Source | Industry / Product | …