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.

VIDEOS: These Bears Were Used for Entertainment—Now, They’re Thriving

Seeing these bears in their new homes will melt your heart. But hundreds of others who continue to suffer for entertainment still need our help.

7 Things That Are Bigger Than an Orca Tank at SeaWorld

Tiny tanks are no place for orcas, who go insane and kill trainers because of them. What would happen if you lived in a bathtub?

PETA Finds Success With USDA FOIA Lawsuit—the Agency Finds the Bill

PETA shouldn’t have had to file a lawsuit to force a government agency to hand over the public records that it illegally scrubbed from its website—but we did, and we prevailed.

Alfonso Herrera Gives You an Inside Look at Suffering at SeaWorld

Herrera goes through SeaWorld’s doors to expose the truth behind captivity.

Groundbreaking Animal Rights Film ‘Dominion’ Makes U.S. Debut

The wait is over: The highly anticipated documentary “Dominion” is set for three U.S. screenings, and PETA is in on the momentous events.

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Rescuing Bears, Exposing Animal Abusers, and Other PETA Victories From May

Japan ended its deadly pesticide experiments on dogs, the Iditarod lost even more support, and five bears were rescued. But we didn’t stop there!

‘Dolphin Therapy’ Is High-Priced Exploitation of Animals and Humans

“Visitors go home facing the same challenges, but with less money in their pockets, and the exploited dolphins continue to suffer in cramped concrete tanks.”

Rob Gronkowski’s Namesake Thoroughbred Prompts PETA Plea

In the run-up to the Belmont Stakes, PETA is calling on the two-time Super Bowl champ to help save horses discarded by the racing industry.

How Low Will The Camel Farm Sink? Animals Don’t Even Have Water

Animals limping, losing their hair, and covered with flies—it’s business as usual at The Camel Farm.

PHOTOS: PETA Takes On Texas A&M, the NRA, Coca-Cola, and Others

Bold protests and big targets set PETA apart. See how the world’s largest animal rights organization is working to help animals every day.

Iditarod Musher and Admitted Dog Abuser Mitch Seavey Loses Sponsor

After PETA contacted Young Living Essential Oils with information about notorious musher Mitch Seavey, the company agreed to pull its support.

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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.

Slaughterhouses—Where Some Kentucky Derby Horses Are Sent

But it’s not all doom and gloom. PETA is working hard to help Thoroughbreds and other horses beyond their racing careers. You can, too.

Video: Cowboy Crushed to Death by Bull He Chose to Torment

An up-and-coming star bull abuser rode in his last rodeo this past Mother’s Day when a 1-ton bull stomped the cowboy’s chest in.

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