6 Times Animal Abusers Came Face to Face With Karma

These stories highlight the danger of placing wild animals pushed to the breaking point in close contact with the humans who exploit them.

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VICTORY: Dublin Council Votes to Ban Wild-Animal Circuses

Dublin joins Limerick, Galway , and others who have taken a stand against circuses that force animals such as elephants, tigers, and zebras to perform.

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This Is What Life Is Like for a Bear in the Chinese Circus Industry

Meet a bear whose life in the Chinese circus industry is filled with torment.

Victory! Rhode Island Bans Bullhooks

One state down, 49 more to go …

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Bear Cubs Hit, Chained, and Deprived in the Chinese Circus Industry

Throughout China, circuses, traveling shows, and roadside zoos force animals—including bears, monkeys, tigers, lions, dogs, and others—to perform for the public.

Show of Force: Hundreds in L.A. Rally Against Ringling Bros.

The largest Ringling protests in the country call on “The Cruelest Show on Earth” to free ALL animals and send them to sanctuaries.

‘Tigers’ Seen Prowling Outside LA City Hall (Photos)

These big cats didn’t escape from the circus, but they want to.

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Is Cole Bros. Circus Pulling a Disappearing Act?

It may be the end of the line for Cole Bros. Circus.

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Exhibitor Uses Electric Prod to Make Zebras and Camels Perform

Animals deserve better than circus abuse.

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How Does Groupon Give Animals a Raw Deal?

Groupon continues to offer discount tickets to abusive animal attractions, so PETA became a shareholder to shake things up from the inside.

Distressed Elephant Caged in Tiny Electrified Enclosure

The Shriners owe the public an explanation for their outdated, cruel decision to exploit beleaguered elephant Nosey.

Animal Abusers, Beware! PETA Is on the Case

When zoos, circuses, and other animal exhibitors flout the law, we take action.

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This Video of an Escaped Hippo Is as Terrifying as It Is Sad

Hippos aren’t native to Spain, so why was one wandering the streets of a Spanish town?

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At Long Last: No More Elephants in Ringling Bros. Circus!

Ringling Bros. is no longer forcing animals to perform. Now let’s get lions, tigers, and other animals out of the circus, too.

Melha Shrine Circus Goes Animal-Free, Receives a Big Thank-You From PETA

Further proof that crowds don’t want to see elephants, tigers, and other animals abused for cheap thrills

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