Photo gallery: the flourishing business of polar bear pelts

January 6th, 2012 - Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. held it’s first fur auction for the year 2012. The fur auction house, located in North Bay, Ontario, attracts buyers from all over the world, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Furs up for auction included polar bear, black bear, beaver, timber wolf, red fox, bobcat, wolverine, coyote, ring seal, wild mink, raccoon, and muskrat. The two-day event allows buyers to inspect and purchase furs through auction. Polar bear skins, up for inspection.