Two-thirds of Brits don't realise working animals produce much of their food and drink

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animals overseas have any impact on everyday life in the UK – despite these animals helping to transport and produce common goods such as tea, coffee, fruit, sugar and chocolate.

Globally, more than 200 million working animals support people in the world’s poorest communities, and help provide a livelihood by ploughing fields and transporting food, water, goods, and firewood.From Costa Rica to Ethiopia, working animals also often have an important role transporting agricultural produce from small farms, fields and plantations.Many of these products eventually end up on our shelves in supermarkets and shops.However, despite their vital role, less than half of those polled (48%) know what working animals do.And just 47% are aware these animals are used globally to transport goods and people.7% think “working animal” refers to a pet brought into an office by their owner, and one in ten mistakenly believes the term describes animals in zoos.But although many are unclear about the exact role of a working animal, 59% imagine life is generally challenging and unpleasant for them in low-income countries, and seven in ten feel more should be done to help them.Global animal welfare charity SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) carried out the research to mark International Working Animal Day (June 15), and is calling for more people to support their work helping working animals.Linda Edwards, chief executive of the charity, said: “In the UK, the concept of working animals isn’t as familiar as in other parts of the world.“Working animals are no longer a common sight on our streets and in our fields.“But, in many of the world’s poorest communities, working horses, donkeys, camels and elephants continue to be an.