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Did you know that if you go vegan in January, by the end of July, you’ll have saved roughly 100 animals’ lives? What better motivation could there be for celebrating “Veganuary”?

Today, the University of Washington learned there’s a hefty price to be paid for concealing and destroying public records about its failed primate center (aka “its monkey torment labs”).

Each year, PETA helps countless animals, giving many a new life by placing them in loving homes and accredited sanctuaries. Check out some of our 2020 rescue stories!

The first-ever federal oversight of medication dosage in horse racing just passed, and it all started with one PETA investigation.

Tigers are known for their unique coat patterns, which (in nature) help them camouflage themselves. But at Waccatee Zoo, Lila no longer looks like a tiger—she’s almost bald.

A lot has changed since the Silver Spring monkeys case (PETA’s first undercover investigation), but one thing has remained constant: Our exposés help us win victories for animals.

Thanks to PETA and other animal rights activists, if “Saturday Night Live” filmed its “monkeys throwing poop” skit today, exploiting Mikey or other chimpanzees wouldn’t be an option.

Humans can consent to being tested on—guinea pigs can’t. So to the news outlets perpetuating speciesism, we’ve got some news, too: Words matter—stop using anti-animal language!

PETA blew the lid off horse trainer Steve Asmussen’s misuse of thyroxine. Now, the California Horse Racing Board is taking action to curb abuse of the powerful prescription drug.