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This Coyote Was on the Brink of Freezing—Then They Showed Up

PETA thanks the heroes in this story—and we want people to follow in the footsteps of these officers, who, instead of ending a life, saved one.

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Multiple Towns Reject Cruel Animal Acts—PETA Urges More to Follow Suit

Hampton University plans to host Garden Bros. Circus this weekend—find out why PETA is urging the venue to reject animal acts.

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Woman Allegedly Punched in the Face Saving a Baby Seal From Abusers

Animal abusers are dangerous to everyone.

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Rhino in French Zoo Shot Dead by Poachers for His Horn

Vince, a white rhinoceros, was killed in a zoo enclosure Monday night. Poachers sawed off one of his horns after shooting him in the head.

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No, Dan Bilzerian, This 100-Year-Old Tortoise Is Not a Seat for Your Lady Friend

Didn’t anyone teach Dan Bilzerian to respect his elders? The “King of Instagram” needs to learn respect for endangered species, too.

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Fireworks Scare Penguins at NHL Game, Prompting Backlash

Video footage shows penguins scrambling in terror after fireworks go off at Heinz Field during a Pittsburgh NHL game.

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Suffering and Death: What Instagram Doesn’t Show You About ‘Pig Beach’

This notorious Bahamian island is no paradise—it’s just another tourist trap that exploits animals for profit. Learn how you can be kind to animals when you travel.

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Atlantic City Protects Sea Turtles From Plastic Balloons

Atlantic City, New Jersey, isn’t gambling with the safety of sea turtles and other marine animals.

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Kangaroo Killer Sentenced to Jail in Landmark Decision

In a groundbreaking court ruling, two men have been charged and one sentenced to 11 months in prison for the vicious killing of a kangaroo.

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Help Now! Ask Arcadia City Council to Say NO to Killing Coyotes

Going against wildlife experts, local residents, and even the city’s own mayor, the city council in Arcadia, California, voted to trap and kill coyotes. PETA needs your help to stop this.

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Wait—Animals Have Heads? Shut the Duck Up!

A viral image of a dead duck’s head should obviously remind folks that ALL animals had heads—and hearts and feelings—when they were alive.

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Woman Thrown by an Elephant Reveals the Dangers of Encounters

For everyone’s sake, let’s hope “elephlying” doesn’t take off as a cultural phenomenon.

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The Top 5 Dumbest Things That Hunters Did This Winter

These people make Dick Cheney look like Plato.

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3 Men Arrested After Alleged Attack on Heroic Veteran and Turtle

People who abuse animals often move on to their fellow humans, as this story shows.

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Howling Mad Protesters Tell Arcadia to Cancel Coyote-Trapping Plan

PETA continues to offer the city humane coyote-management solutions.

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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?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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