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Tim Stark holds bear cub and throws baby tiger
Goodbye, Tim Stark—Exhibitor License Is Now Permanently Revoked!

After losing a court case to PETA this week, the hits keep on coming for infamous animal exploiter Tim Stark.

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Tri-State Zoological Park
PETA Rescues 3 Big Cats From ‘Filth and Feces’ of Tri-State Zoological Park

A federal judge stated, “Filth and feces dominate Tri-State.” Three big cats are free from an abysmal life of captivity and headed to an accredited sanctuary following PETA’s pressure.

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PETA Helped Rescue Tigers From Dade Citys Wild Things
BREAKING: Tigers From Dade City’s Wild Things Moved to Lush Accredited Sanctuary

Luna and Remington were torn away from their mothers and used as photo props. Watch them acclimate to their new home, where they’re free to run, climb, and explore.

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Hunting Outfit Has Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal on Lions—Help PETA End It

If the group comes across a jackal or baboon, hunters are welcome to gun them down as well, for no additional charge.

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Doug Terranova performance
Feds Pull Tiger Exhibitor’s License—That Leaves 9 More for PETA to Take Down

Doug Terranova risked public safety—under his watch, Leah the tiger escaped from a circus enclosure and Kamba the elephant was hit by a car.

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dade city's wild things zoo owner, tiger cub
Authorities Say Tiger Exhibitor Stole Donations Solicited for Animals

Authorities say that Dade City’s Wild Things owner Kathryn Stearns begged for donations for animal care—then used the money for personal expenses.

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lion roaring, yawning, angry expression, captive
Man Who Held Lions Captive for Entertainment Killed by Them

How many more ways do animals have to tell us that they aren’t ours to confine and use for our entertainment?

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nspca investigation of big cat farm involved in cub petting, canned hunting, trophy hunting, bone trade, wildlife tourism
Paralyzed Animals, Cubs in Freezer Uncovered at Captive Big-Cat Ranch

Officials find big cats and cubs paralyzed, jerking, dead in a freezer, and suffering from mange at a facility likely part of the wildlife tourism industry.

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these circus tigers came from myrtle beach safari, a roadside zoo
Notorious ‘Tiger King’ Abuser Doc Antle Sent Tiger Cubs to a Shady Circus

After watching the #1 Netflix series, “Tiger King,” are you wondering what Doc Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari does to tiger cubs once they get too big? It isn’t pretty.

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PETA Asia Helps Expose Fraudulent ‘Animal Sanctuaries’

“The trend we’ve seen in Thailand is a place that’s nothing but a zoo to throw the word ‘conservation’ or ‘sanctuary’ and lure tourists in who think they’re helping animals.”

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BREAKING: Circus Trainer Killed During Rehearsal With Four Tigers

Medics and fellow human performers reportedly watched in horror as the tigers played with the circus trainer’s maimed body for about 30 minutes.

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chained elephant at samutprakan zoon
PETA Asia Tracks Down Baby Elephant Abused in Thai Tourist Industry

Take action for elephants forced to perform tricks for tourists.

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Victory! Shriners Chapter Ends Use of Animals in Circuses

Shrine circuses are seeing that people don’t want to watch imprisoned animals do stupid tricks. Help us end all these abusive animal exhibits.

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Tiger in the wild
PETA-Approved Tips for Avoiding Fake Sanctuaries on Your Vacation

This National Geographic article can help travelers avoid attractions that falsely advertise ethical treatment of elephants, tigers, and other wild animals.

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PETA parody detective pikachu investigates real animal trainers 2019
What Detective Pikachu Would Find If He Investigated REAL Animal Trainers

When audiences file out of “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” PETA hopes they’ll consider the pain and suffering experienced by real animals used for film and TV.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
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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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