PHOTO: Dead Turtle Still Wrapped in Fishing Net Believed to Have Killed Him
PHOTO: Dead Turtle Still Wrapped in Fishing Net Believed to Have Killed Him

Avoiding plastic straws is noble, but if you want to do something truly noteworthy to help fish, stop eating them.

PETA Shows Link Between Grieving Orca Mom Who Went Viral and Lolita
PETA Shows Link Between Grieving Orca Mom Who Went Viral and Lolita

The world watched the grieving “J pod” of orcas, but their suffering began long before the recent death of a calf went viral. Learn more.

Police Raid Spares Birds from Having Their Legs and Wings Slashed
Police Raid Spares Birds from Having Their Legs and Wings Slashed

Following a police raid initiated by PETA India, birds will be spared being cut open with sharp strings.

From Elephant Funerals to Monkey Moms’ Grief, Animals Mourn as We Do
From Elephant Funerals to Monkey Moms’ Grief, Animals Mourn as We Do

If you’ve ever wondered whether animals mourn the loss of their loved ones, watch these videos and decide for yourself.

Trophy Hunters Given Over 30 Permits to Import Exotic-Animal Parts
Trophy Hunters Given Over 30 Permits to Import Exotic-Animal Parts

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has quietly issued permits for wealthy, power-hungry hunters to kill lions and ship their body parts back to the U.S.

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Animals Are Not Trophies, Take Action Now
Animals Are Not Trophies, Take Action Now

The U.S. government has issued over three dozen permits to import lion “trophies” into the country. Urge UPS to end the transport of hunting trophies!

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Woman Somehow Shocked That Her Salmon Carcass Contains Parasites
Woman Somehow Shocked That Her Salmon Carcass Contains Parasites

A woman was shaken up after finding a squirming worm in some salmon flesh that she bought from Costco. Oh boy, do we have some news for her.

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Interpret This! 10 of the Most Deliberately Misleading Terms Used by Animal Abusers
Interpret This! 10 of the Most Deliberately Misleading Terms Used by Animal Abusers

These 10 terms are among animal abusers’ favorites—only they might not mean what you think they mean. So we’re interpreting them for you.

Would You Shoot Birds Out of Trees With a BB Gun?
Would You Shoot Birds Out of Trees With a BB Gun?

The results are the same if you let your cat roam outdoors without supervision.

Toxic Blood From Fish Farms Is STILL Gushing Into the Sea
Toxic Blood From Fish Farms Is STILL Gushing Into the Sea

Readers may recall the viral image of a pipe dumping diseased blood right into the Salish Sea in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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Worried About the Ocean? Plastic Straws Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Worried About the Ocean? Plastic Straws Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg

If you care about keeping animals in the ocean safe from plastic waste, don’t just look to your drinking straw—look to your dinner plate.

Lions Leave Behind Only Bloody Bits of Rhino Poachers
Lions Leave Behind Only Bloody Bits of Rhino Poachers

Three poachers were reportedly mauled to death by a pride of lions after sneaking onto a nature reserve to kill rhinos for their horns.

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VIDEO: Woman Learns the Hard Way—Don’t Hand-Feed Sharks
VIDEO: Woman Learns the Hard Way—Don’t Hand-Feed Sharks

There’s nothing “shocking” about a shark doing what sharks do. Learn from this woman’s mistake—as she has. Please, leave wildlife in peace.

PETA Pushes Stock-Image Companies to Ban Unnatural Images of Primates
PETA Pushes Stock-Image Companies to Ban Unnatural Images of Primates

Images of exploited apes and monkeys in the media cause animal suffering, harm conservation efforts, and bolster the illegal wildlife trade.

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Butterfly Releases at Weddings and Other Events Are Bad for Animals
Butterfly Releases at Weddings and Other Events Are Bad for Animals

Many butterflies are crushed or die from exposure before they ever reach their destination. Never include a butterfly release at your event.

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