Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Having Eggs? This Fleshy Object Will Make You Rethink Breakfast

Not a fan of eating embryos or body parts? Just another reason to go vegan.

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PETA Thanks Union County Arena for Banning Garden Bros. Circus

After the downfall of Ringling Bros., animal-abusing circuses should take note: The public is fed up with cruelty-filled performances.

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Foie Gras Production Has Been Banned in the ‘Capital of Europe’

It’s hard to imagine anything more unethical than the foie gras industry

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In One Bloody Bite, Woman’s Perception of KFC Comes Crashing Down

Here’s a reminder that chicken meat was once a living, breathing, bleeding being.

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Woman Thrown by an Elephant Reveals the Dangers of Encounters

For everyone’s sake, let’s hope “elephlying” doesn’t take off as a cultural phenomenon.

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Ground-Breaking Case: Seafood Store Convicted for Cruelty to Lobster

You’ll know why after watching the disturbing footage of a staff member butchering a suffering lobster.

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To Practice Nonviolence, Begin with Who’s on Your Plate

If we want to persuade people to be kind and empathize with the plight of others, the best place to start is with ourselves.

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These Valentine’s Day Lovers Show That Compassion Can Up Your Bed Game

Get the word out: Vegans make better lovers.

Watch as This Shark Delivers Good Ol’ Karma to Selfie-Taking Tourist

Finally, one of these selfish, selfie-taking tourists gets what’s coming to her.

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PETA Publishes USDA Records Downloaded by Transparency Watchdog

When the USDA removed vital information about facilities found in violation of animal-welfare laws, PETA started to dig. Now we’re sharing what we found.

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How? Woman Panics as Snake Becomes Stuck in Her Earlobe

There are plenty of reasons why people should never buy “exotic” animals, but this may be the most bizarre one yet.

Year of Liberation Continues as Romanian Capital Bans Wild-Animal Acts

We’re only a month into 2017, but this year has already delivered some devastating blows to circuses that exploit animals for profit.

Dolphin Reportedly Left to Die on Beach While Crowd Takes Photos

Human vanity may have killed yet another animal because of ritualistic “selfies.”

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Safari Park Faces Online Backlash After Tiger-Whipping Video Surfaces

People were shocked by recent viral footage of a trainer repeatedly whipping a tiger in the face during a circus-style performance.

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PETA Awards Electricians Who Rescued Cat Missing for 9 Days

The compassionate workers managed to save Juno, who was found hiding in an overpass 80 feet above ground.

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