New Studies on COVID-19 Origin Point to Live-Animal Market in Wuhan

Two recently published studies point toward the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic: a live-animal market in Wuhan, China.

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Self-Isolation Got You Feeling Trapped? Try Being a Dolphin at SeaWorld

SeaWorld is closed because of the coronavirus, but it should’ve closed long ago for cruelty. Tell the park not to reopen until all the dolphins and whales are released to seaside sanctuaries.

If Ever There Were an Essential Service Provider, PETA’s Field Team Is It

What do a tethered king, an ailing queen, Zeus without his palace, and a goose with a broken wing all have in common? Our field team was there for them when no one else was.

Urge Starbucks to Help Cows During the Coronavirus Crisis With 5 Easy Actions

Like us, cows value their lives. They don’t want to be killed for milk any more than any of us want to die of coronavirus. Tell Starbucks to promote health for all, always.

PETA’s Free Toilet Paper Gets to the ‘Bottom’ of Coronavirus Problem

As COVID-19 spreads, PETA is urging the public to cut off animal-borne pathogens like the coronavirus at the source. See the “cheeky” way we’re spreading the word.

Funds Wasted on Animal Tests While the World Awaits Coronavirus Vaccine

While Americans wait for cures for deadly diseases, the National Institutes of Health is sucking out parts of monkeys’ brains and then scaring them with fake snakes and spiders.

Coronavirus Vaccine: NIH Isn’t Waiting for Pointless Animal Tests

The first human trial of a vaccine that could protect against COVID-19 has begun—without lengthy tests on animals being done first. Here’s why this is good news for ALL beings.

Horse Forced to Pull Carriages in Central Park Collapses, Prompting Protests

Heartbreaking video footage shows a horse used by the carriage industry collapsing in Central Park and then being dragged onto a trailer. 💔

Mexican TV Star Caught Hitting Baby Leopard—PETA Calls For Investigation

In the footage, Juan Durán—who was recently fired from the show “Enamorándonos”—is seen slapping a baby leopard while another person laughs.

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Pig Strung Up by the Legs, Thrown Off Tower in Horrific Bungee-Jump Stunt

The pig—whose screams could be heard throughout the violent 223-foot drop—has reportedly since been sent to a slaughterhouse.

VIDEO: Man Saves Dog’s Life After Leash Gets Caught in Moving Elevator

“Before I knew it the dog got launched into the air and I jumped into action,” said the man who rescued the pup. Please, always pay attention to your animal companions.

UPDATE: Capsized ‘Death Ship’ Hid Secret Decks Packed With Sheep

Nearly 14,600 sheep were believed to have endured nightmarish deaths at sea when a live-export ship capsized in the Black Sea in November. That number just went way up.

Pet Shop Employee Caught on Camera Throwing Dog to the Ground (Video)

Video footage of a Los Angeles pet shop worker violently grabbing and throwing a dog may have prevented future abuse. If you see something, please, say something.

VIDEO: Children Scream As Bear Charges Abusive Circus Trainer

A bear forced to walk on his hind legs and use a prop attacked a handler at a crowded circus—more proof that animals aren’t meant to perform pointless stunts for humans.

See the PETA Video Billie Eilish Told Her 40 Million Followers to Watch

With a little help from PETA and P!nk, Billie Eilish exposed her Instagram followers to the horrendous, hidden cruelty in the wool industry.

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