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Why American Pharoah Will Be Beaten at the Preakness

American Pharoah was whipped at least 32 times during the Kentucky Derby. The racing commission’s response? Meh.

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Photo of the Day: PETA UK Protest Outside Over Cruelty on ‘The Island’

As part of the reality show “The Island With Bear Grylls,” contestants were filmed creeping up on a sleeping pig and plunging a knife into his neck.

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The USDA Shrugs While Birds Suffer and Die (Graphic)

How can federal officials blatantly refuse to enforce animal-protection laws?

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Victory! Richmond, Virginia, Latest City to Ban Bullhooks

Thanks to the Richmond City Council and the city’s compassionate residents, soon elephants will no longer be subjected to abuse and deprivation as part of circus performances.

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Suspicious Elephant Death at Carson & Barnes Prompts PETA Complaint

PETA wants authorities to investigate whether circus’ failure to provide adequate veterinary care to long-suffering elephant led to death.

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Sorry, Cole Bros. Circus, You’re Not Welcome Here

Pop the champagne corks: Another city comes down in favor of animals and against big-top bullies.

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Victory! Following PETA India Action, Animals Released From Grand Circus

Circus management agreed to relinquish 18 animals immediately for rehabilitation and to become an animal-free, human-only circus.

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Bipartisan Bill Could Stop Horse Racing in Its Tracks

On the eve of the Kentucky Derby, two legislators have introduced bipartisan bills that would ban interstate betting and pull the rug out from under the horse racing industry.

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These Roadside Zoos Are Guaranteed to Ruin Your Family Vacation

Crumbling and filthy cages are standard at these roadside zoos.

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Dr. Jane Goodall Calls for SeaWorld’s Closure

Dr. Jane Goodall weighs in on the SeaWorld controversy.

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Friend or Faux? Pamela Anderson Wants Elephants to Be Both in Indian Parade

Actor offers to provide realistic stand-ins for elephants in Indian parade.

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400 Fish Poisoned at Aquarium, PETA Calls for Robotic Replacements

Even the largest tank cannot mimic a river or ocean and so cannot offer the kind of vast, open environment that fish need.

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Victory! San Juan Gives Horse-Drawn Carriages the Boot

Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto signed an executive order banning the use of horse-drawn carriages anywhere in the Puerto Rican capital.

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Revelations of More Monkey Deaths at Harvard Prompt Call for Cruelty Charges

PETA wants Massachusetts authorities to act on deaths of dehydrated squirrel monkeys- a violation of state cruelty law.

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San Francisco Slams the Gate on Animal Acts

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a ban on all performances by wild and exotic animals.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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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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