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Nosey the Elephant Has a New Friend in Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Co. has confirmed that it has banned notorious elephant handler Hugo Liebel from using its parking lots to display Nosey.

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9 ‘Jumbo’ Reasons Not to Ride on an Elephant

Here’s what happens before and after tourists take elephant-ride vacation selfies.

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Run, Kelly, Run! Elephant Makes a Bid for Freedom

Another elephant exploited by the circus industry tries to flee from a life of chains.

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Tourists Contact PETA India After Witnessing Shocking Jaipur Elephant Beatings

These tourists just glimpsed how much violence it takes to stop these magnificent animals from running for their lives.

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Sunder the Rescued Elephant’s Transformation Is Beautiful

It took years, Paul McCartney’s help, and the support of hundreds of thousands of people to win Sunder’s freedom. And his smile is worth it all.

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WATCH: Full Documentary Showing the Plight of Captive Elephants in Jaipur

“Where the Elephant Sleeps” by Brigitte U. Kornetzky shows how elephants in Jaipur suffer for tourist rides.

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Gajraj the Elephant’s Journey to Freedom After 51 Years

Gajraj the ailing elephant’s misery has come to an end, and he has arrived at his new home!

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Victory! PETA Campaign Frees Elephant Gajraj After 50 Years of Neglect

After more than 50 long years in chains, Gajraj has been rescued.

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Latin American Citizens Unite Against Animal Circus

PETA and LULAC have a lot in common. And now, they can add one more item to the list: standing up for animals abused in circuses.

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Icon Cloris Leachman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Cloris Leachman is a film and television icon, and for animals, she’s just as much a legend. PETA celebrates her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Victory! Cities Just Keep Saying ‘No’ to Garden Bros. Circus’ Cruelty

At Garden Bros. Circus, the show may go on—but not with animals.

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Nosey Gets a Break After County Prohibits Animal Acts

Thanks to PETA and our supporters, venues all over the country have canceled scheduled performances by Nosey or agreed never to host her again.

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We’re Winning: More Than 50 Travel Companies Pull Elephant Rides

As awareness of the cruelty of elephant “encounters” continues to grow, dozens of travel companies have agreed not to offer rides or other activities that harm elephants.

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The Curtain Comes Down on Ringling

It may come as a surprise to most people that PETA loves the circus.

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Minyak’s Life and Death Remind Us to Rejoice in Ringling’s Demise

Minyak spent the majority of her 46 years on Earth performing in the circus, where she performed mindless, stupid tricks under the constant threat of beatings.

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