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Tinder Tells Swipers to Take Down the Tiger Selfies

“[W]e promise that your profile will be just as fierce without the drugged animals,” Tinder said.

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Citizens Sue Tregembo Animal Park Over Bears’ Miserable Plight

North Carolina residents want bears transferred from tiny roadside zoo enclosures to a spacious sanctuary.

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William Shatner ‘Boldly Goes’ to the Defense of Dolphins

Star Trek’s Captain Kirk tells Norwegian Cruise Line to enter a compassionate galaxy by ending “swim with dolphins” excursions.

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PETA files lawsuit over treatment of animals at Tri-State Zoo
PETA Sues Over Treatment of Animals Suffering at Tri-State Zoo

For a lion, two lemurs, and five tigers at Maryland’s Tri-State Zoo, life is grim. PETA’s lawsuit aims to offer them relief.

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Ella the Elephant, storytime with Ella, PETA DC office
Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office

Ella gives kids a fun way to learn to avoid bullying and spread compassion for others—whether they look like us or not.

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Viral Video: Tormented Bull Dies Trying to Escape the Fire on His Horns

The footage shows scores of people cheering as the defenseless, tethered bull tries to escape.

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Victory! New York City Mayor Signs Wild-Animal Circus Ban into Law

For circuses still abusing animals, the message is loud and clear: The future of entertainment is animal-free.

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Pulverized Elephant Handler a Reminder Never to Ride an Elephant

It was reported that body parts were scattered all over the place.

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After PETA Appeal, Sponsor and Venue Cut Ties With Kelly Miller Circus

The former sponsor was quick to recognize that a life of being dragged around the country in shackles is no life at all for highly sensitive, intelligent animals.

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3 PR Nightmares SeaWorld Didn’t See Coming on #BoycottSeaWorldDay

It’s not a sought-after trifecta, but SeaWorld managed to score it.

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VIDEO: Captive Monkey Mutilating Himself at Maple Lane Farm

Authorities must inspect Maple Lane Wildlife Farm and ensure that animals there receive the care that they need and are entitled to by law.

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James Cromwell Arrested and Cited After Leading PETA Activists in Takeover of SeaWorld’s Orca Show on #BoycottSeaWorldDay

Other PETA members who were arrested have pressed assault charges against SeaWorld’s head of security after being attacked.

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Victory! Bulls Will No Longer Be Killed in Bullfights on the Balearic Islands

This ground-breaking decision comes on the heels of a letter signed by 21,827 compassionate PETA supporters.

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Kyara—Takara’s Daughter and the ‘Last’ Orca to Be Born at SeaWorld—Has Died

After acknowledging on Saturday that the newborn orca may have pneumonia, the company announced today that Kyara died at SeaWorld San Antonio.

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Elephants giving rides to tourists
Good News! Expedia Is Helping Take the Torture Out of Travel

PETA first called on Expedia to ban elephant rides last year. The travel company is now committing to removing certain wildlife excursions from its sites.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
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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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