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Joanna Krupa Hosts Brunch to Honor Iconic Forefather of Animal Rights Movement

This iconic writer was decades ahead of his time in animal advocacy—now, decades after his death, he’s celebrated with a PETA award.

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PETA files lawsuit over treatment of animals at Tri-State Zoo
PETA Sues Over Treatment of Animals Suffering at Tri-State Zoo

For a lion, two lemurs, and five tigers at Maryland’s Tri-State Zoo, life is grim. PETA’s lawsuit aims to offer them relief.

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Ella the Elephant, storytime with Ella, PETA DC office
Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office

Ella gives kids a fun way to learn to avoid bullying and spread compassion for others—whether they look like us or not.

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Viral Video: Tormented Bull Dies Trying to Escape the Fire on His Horns

The footage shows scores of people cheering as the defenseless, tethered bull tries to escape.

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New PETA Ad Blitz Targets Bus Stops Outside Popular Fast-Food Joints

A dozen PETA bus shelter ads have popped up near fast-food restaurants to remind hungry travelers that animals are individuals.

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PETA Exposes the Grim Reality of Life on a British Egg Farm

If you thought “free-range” meant cruelty-free, you may be in for a nasty shock.

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Did We Really Need More Proof That Mice Are Sensitive?

You’d think that confirming that an animal is capable of empathy would muster up a bit of empathy on the part of experimenters.

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Victory! New York City Mayor Signs Wild-Animal Circus Ban into Law

For circuses still abusing animals, the message is loud and clear: The future of entertainment is animal-free.

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After Cecil the Lion’s Son Is Killed, Jim Jefferies Destroys Hunting

Jefferies spent roughly seven minutes completely destroying hunting in general and trophy hunting, in particular.

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The Jim Jefferies Show | Comedy Central
Pulverized Elephant Handler a Reminder Never to Ride an Elephant

It was reported that body parts were scattered all over the place.

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After PETA Appeal, Sponsor and Venue Cut Ties With Kelly Miller Circus

The former sponsor was quick to recognize that a life of being dragged around the country in shackles is no life at all for highly sensitive, intelligent animals.

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This Is What 800 Protesters Marching for Animal Liberation Looks Like

Hundreds of activists and over 20 organizations came together and marched on San Francisco roaring one simple demand: Close all slaughterhouses!

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San Francisco March to Close All Slaughterhouses | Facebook
Kylie Jenner Is Trying Vegan—and We’re All About It

Kylie Jenner wins the week. She shared with fans and followers that she’s gone vegan, and we couldn’t be more excited.

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PetSpace Adoption and Education Center Is Sure to Leave You Speechless

We can’t wait to give the human-sized hamster wheel a try, but that’s only the beginning of why PETA is so excited that Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is open.

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Wallis Annenberg PetSpace | YouTube
VIDEO: Captive Monkey Mutilating Himself at Maple Lane Farm

Authorities must inspect Maple Lane Wildlife Farm and ensure that animals there receive the care that they need and are entitled to by law.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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