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Remembering Karen, the Elephant Who Suffered for 47 Years at Ringling

Torn away from her mother, shipped around the world, beaten with a bullhook, and forced to perform while suffering from lameness—this is Karen’s story.

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World Spree Travel Bans Elephant Rides After PETA Appeal

The Bellevue, Washington, travel agency joins dozens of others in prohibiting cruel attractions.

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Elephant Kenny Was Still a Baby When He Died at Ringling

It’s too late for Kenny, but other elephants are still being abused by circuses today, nearly 20 years after his death. Help us stop this.

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Carson & Barnes Director Caught Beating Elephants to ‘Make ‘Em Scream’

It’s no surprise that such a notorious animal abuser works for Carson & Barnes Circus.

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Melha Shrine Circus Brings Cruel Animal Acts Back for 2017, PETA Responds

The Melha Shrine Circus describes itself as “the circus with a purpose,” but there’s no mistaking the purpose of a bullhook.

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R.I.P., Riccardo: Remembering One of the Youngest Ringling Fatalities

The tragic deaths of Riccardo the elephant and other animals at Ringling Bros. reminds us why all circuses should fold up their tents.

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VICTORY: Guatemala Bans Animals in Circuses!

The nation has done the right thing for animals by passing a law that bans circuses from using them.

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Council Member Harris Given Proof of Circus Cruelty That She Requested

PETA provided overwhelming evidence of animal abuse to the council member, and we think an apology is in order.

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Circus 1903 Creates a New Golden Age of Live Performance

You have to see this thrilling “turn-of-the-century” circus spectacular.

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European Zoo Authority Agrees to Add Elephant Protections—in 10 Years?

The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria has agreed to switch to “protected contact.” So what’s the holdup?

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Couple Trashes Their Wedding Photos to Help Captive Elephants

This couple gave up their wedding photos with elephants. The rest of us can certainly pass on elephant rides, selfies, and performances.

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PETA Thanks Shore Excursions Group for Eliminating Elephant Rides

On behalf of elephants, PETA thanks Shore Excursions Group for pledging to remove elephant rides from its tour options.

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Australia’s Last Captive African Elephant Dies

After spending almost 40 years in captivity at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Cuddles the elephant has died.

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Multiple Towns Reject Cruel Animal Acts—PETA Urges More to Follow Suit

Hampton University plans to host Garden Bros. Circus this weekend—find out why PETA is urging the venue to reject animal acts.

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Vantage Deluxe World Travel Spares Elephants from Abuse

After hearing from PETA about how elephants are abused in captivity, Vantage World Travel is refusing to let tourists be taken for a ride.

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