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Rescued "Tiger King" roadside zoo lions cuddle together
Where Are They Now? From ‘Tiger King’ Hellhole to Lion Oasis

Watch Nala and other rescued lions show you the difference between a “Tiger King” roadside zoo’s neglect and an accredited sanctuary’s care.

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A spider monkey, like the animal the owner of Jenny's Petting Zoo held unlawfully
Unlawful ‘Monkey Business’ at Petting Zoo: PETA Demands Investigation

Infamous for a history of zebra escapes, the owner of Jenny’s Petting Zoo is once again being cited by authorities, thanks to PETA.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Visit SeaQuest Littleton Near Denver

SeaQuest Littleton is unsafe for animals, visitors, and even its own staff members—but YOU can do something about it.

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USDA inspection reveals tiger suffering in crate in Adam Burck barn
Exhibitor Adam Burck Sued After Woman Claims She Was Mauled by Tiger at His Home

PETA previously exposed exhibitor Adam Burck’s practice of keeping tigers in small crates. Now, a woman has sued Burck, claiming she was mauled at his home.

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CVS Bans Greeting Cards Mocking Great Apes
Victory! CVS Pulls Great Ape Greeting Cards From Shelves After Push From PETA

CVS’ greeting card aisle is getting a whole lot more humane, thanks to the company’s decision to ban cards that exploit great apes.

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Bans on Circuses, Fur Farms, Dolphinariums, Pet Stores: Progress for Animals Is Passed Into Law in France!

Vital improvements in France are finally taking shape! From circuses to dolphinariums to fur farms to pet stores—see how this new law will help animals.

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Who Is Zuzana Kukol, ‘Tiger King 2’ Breakout Villain?
‘Tiger King 2’: Zuzana Kukol and ‘The Lyin’ King’

“Jeff Lowe is [an] opportunist,” says Zuzana Kukol in “Tiger King 2.” PETA thinks the apparent “Joe Exotic” supporter should look in the mirror.

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PETA’s New Video Exposes ‘Tiger King 2’ Villain Tim Stark’s Cruelty to Cubs

A new PETA video includes footage of baby big cats who died at Tim Stark’s facility following declawing surgeries. Learn more about this “Tiger King 2” player.

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PETA Squashes SeaQuest CEO’s Bid to Build a Grand Forks, North Dakota, Aquarium!

Days after PETA advised North Dakota’s attorney general of SeaQuest CEO Vince Covino’s numerous lies, Covino has conveniently decided to “pass” on a Grand Forks aquarium and petting zoo.

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Beluga Whale and Humpback Whale
6 Deep SEAcrets About Whales

PETA has a whale of a question for you: What do you know about whales? Check out our list of surprising whale facts and test your aquatic mammal knowledge!

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‘K-Pop Fan’ Crashes Breeders’ Cup Winner’s Circle to Protest Horse Slaughter

Her message “Korea Racing Authority, how dare you turn racehorses into dog food!” was hiding in plain sight and seen round the world.

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Tiger-Abusing Circus Couple Failed Animals Miserably
Tiger-Terrorizing Circus Couple Loses License to Exhibit Animals

After PETA action, a tiger-terrorizing couple finally had their license to exhibit animals canceled. Help us take down cruel exhibitors!

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Expedia Drops SeaWorld and ‘Swim With Dolphins’ Tickets After PETA Pressure

PETA congratulates Expedia for officially rejecting cruel “swim with dolphins” encounters and SeaWorld prisons.

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Horse Trainer Bob Baffert Inspired the Scariest Costume This Halloween

This “Bob Baffert” Halloween costume is terrifyingly realistic—the trainer’s record of abuse is enough to scare anyone.

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People Protesting the Circus
Ringling’s Animal-Free Comeback Sends a Powerful Industry Message: Cruelty Has No Place in Circuses

Forced out of the animal exploitation business, Ringling Bros. had two choices: reinvent itself or fold. And with one notable change, the company may just come out on (the big) top.

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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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