Video: Elephant Breaks Out of Circus, Has Few Minutes of Freedom

An African elephant being forced to perform in a German circus escaped and took off through town before she was recaptured.

7 Huge Animal Victories That PETA Has Claimed Since Ringling’s Last Show

If you thought we hung up our hats post-Ringling, you’re mistaken. Since its last show, we’ve put even more pressure on other circuses that still use animals.

Elephant Calf Taken From His Family in Australia to Be Bred at Zoo Miami

Despite what zoos would have people believe, breeding captive elephants doesn’t contribute to the survival of the species in the wild.

PETA’s Kitten Squad Is the First Advocacy Game on Nintendo Switch

Assemble your squad and send animal-abusing robots into oblivion. Nintendo Switch has released Kitten Squad with a new co-op mode—and it’s all free!

MUST-SEE: Donald Trump Jr. Appears in ‘Deport Undesirables’ Border Ad

National Guard troops aren’t the only ones going to the U.S.-Mexico border. PETA’s billboard opposing trophy hunting will be there, too.

‘Westworld’ on Blast: PETA Says HBO Must Stop Exploiting Wild Animals

PETA has received complaints from HBO viewers, and with good reason. We’re calling on the network to do away with all animal exploitation.

Inspection Report: Blind And TB-Infected Elephants Forced To Haul Crushing Loads At Amer Fort

A damning new report reveals shocking abuse of captive elephants forced to give rides to tourists at Amer Fort near Jaipur.

PETA Weighs In on Florida’s Consideration of an Elephant-Ride Ban

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is taking comments about the state’s elephant-ride rule—and you know PETA has some.

PHOTOS: Dead and Injured Elephants Cover a Spanish Highway After Circus Truck Crashes

Stunned drivers and pedestrians gaped as elephants roamed the highway. The dead elephant was reportedly removed from a ditch, where her body had landed following the crash.

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PETA Raises a Glass to the End of Elephant Polo

Johnnie Walker and Campari Group end their sponsorship of the cruel elephant polo contest.

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Thanks to Activist Pressure, Stardust Circus Drops Elephant Acts

“…unfortunately activists make it very difficult to travel with animals today,” according to a comment made by Stardust.

BREAKING: These Animals Were Beaten in Thailand for an Elephant-Polo Charity Event

PETA Asia has obtained disturbing video footage showing handlers beating animals with bullhooks before a charity event that’s supposed to be “for elephants.”

Three Years Ago Today, Ringling Announced It Would End Elephant Acts

Since then, PETA hasn’t slowed down. We’ve pushed for similar progress in other circuses and advocated for bans in states and countries—and we’re winning.

Did You Ride an Elephant? See Where She Was Probably ‘Trained’

How are elephants “trained” to carry tourists around on their backs? Go inside the secretive training camps and see for yourself.

20 Times Twitter Users Summed Up How We Feel About Nosey’s Good News

Nosey the elephant is free from her abusers—Twitter can’t stop celebrating, and neither can we.

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