Why That ‘Screaming Hamster’ Viral Tweet Isn’t Funny

Animals like this petrified hamster are sold like trinkets at pet stores such as PetSmart and Petco. Find out what you can do to help them.

Let’s Talk About Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year: ‘Justice’

We applaud Merriam-Webster for spotlighting the importance of justice. Eliminating speciesism and other prejudices is indeed vital. Here’s how you can help.

Here’s How PETA Helps Freezing Dogs Survive the Long, Harsh Winter

PETA’s fieldworkers have delivered over 300 doghouses this year, but the worst of winter is yet to come. Here’s how you can help.

WATCH: Coyote Pups Are Left Motherless, Thanks to Canada Goose

In honor of #CanadaGooseKillsDay, we teamed up with actor Tara Strong to tell the story of a mother coyote killed for a Canada Goose jacket.

UPDATE: Pittsburgh Zoo Failed Baby Elephant and Her Mom, Reports Reveal

The Pittsburgh Zoo claims to have a “conservation center,” but this telling new report proves otherwise. Help us end the zoo’s archaic elephant program.

Froggipedia, a Virtual-Dissection App, Is Apple’s Top iPad App of 2018

Animal dissection is cruel, archaic, and pointless—and Froggipedia’s epic popularity is proof that more and more teachers, students, and parents know it.

Wildfire Heroes Are All PETA’s 2018 Person of the Year

Unprecedented wildfires charred California in 2018, and countless people stepped up to save the lives of humans and other animals.

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Elephants and Horses Do Not Belong at Weddings

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas reportedly rode an elephant and a horse at their wedding last weekend.

Another Fashion Victory! Chanel Bans Fur and Exotic Skins

Chanel is the first big-name fashion brand to ban fur as well as the skins of exotic animals. Learn more about this vegan fashion milestone victory!

Knickers the Giant Steer Is Too Big to Eat, but All His Friends Will Die

Internet sensation Knickers has been spared slaughter—here’s how you can help save his brothers and sisters around the world.

ICYMI: 9 Big Victories You Scored for Animals This Month

Take a look at what you and PETA—together—achieved for animals in just one month.

PETA Rescues Turkeys From Slaughterhouse Days Before Thanksgiving

These turkeys are on their way to sanctuaries where they’ll spend this Thanksgiving—and the rest of their lives—safe and sound.

Why Newt Scamander of ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Is a Magical Animal Ally

Newt Scamander is beloved by fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ but we think he also deserves some love from fans of animal rights.

Taxpayers Fund Cleanup of Dead Farmed Animals After Hurricane Florence

Millions in taxpayers’ money will be used to clean up the massive health and environmental crisis the meat industry left in North Carolina.

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VIDEO: Meet Mayflower, the Turkey Changing Folks’ Minds About Thanksgiving

Mayflower was saved before he could end up as a sad Thanksgiving centerpiece. Watch his new video, and find out how you can help animals.

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