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PETA Exposé: Laboratories Regularly Mishandle Dangerous Bacteria and Deadly Viruses

Are animal experimenters who work with dangerous pathogens in laboratories capable of protecting public health from an outbreak? Spoiler alert: They’re not.

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Top Eye-Opening Facts About Axolotls

Is it OK to have an axolotl as a “pet”? Why are they going extinct? Find answers to top questions about these animals and learn why you should never buy them.

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Stella McCartney: It’s About F**king Time to End Leather

Why did Stella McCartney representatives and PETA supporters go nude in New York City? To speak up for cows! See the iconic demonstrations, and join us in going leather-free.

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Did You Know Geckos Are Caring Moms? Learn 10 Fast Facts About Geckos

Learn fascinating facts about geckos, from their unique abilities and social behaviors to their complex personalities.

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Animal Companions
Poisoned, Shot, Clubbed, or Set Ablaze: What’s Life Really Like for ‘Outdoor Cats’?
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Bigotry begins when categories such as race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or species are used to justify discrimination.
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Why Is SeaWorld Not Suitable or Safe for Kids?

SeaWorld aggressively markets its animal experiences and shows to families with toddlers and other children. But is it kid-friendly?

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Animal Companions
Join PETA’s 30-Day Fall ‘Sniffari’ Challenge This September!

Stop—hey, what’s that smell? PETA’s new “Sniffari” Challenge helps dogs enjoy the world around them. Find out how you can take the journey with them this fall.

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Catch Compassion at PETA’s Most Vegan-Friendly MLB Ballparks of 2024

PETA’s picks for the top vegan-friendly ballparks of 2024 go to bat for animals by serving vegan hot dogs, nachos, and more.

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5 Showstopping Ways That SeaWorld Could Thrill Guests Without Harming Corky

By listening to the demands of conscientious people around the world and releasing Corky, SeaWorld could usher in a new era.

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Shar-Peis Are Likely to Have These 5 Health Issues

Are Shar-Peis a healthy dog breed? These wrinkly canines suffer from many health issues, including in-turned eyelids, shar-pei fever, and many more.

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Save 200 Animals Every Year by Going Vegan
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You’ll Ghost SeaWorld After Seeing What These Two Influencers Discovered

If learning what happens at SeaWorld makes your jaw drop, you won’t be alone—multitalented sisters Jules and Hayley LeBlanc were outraged.

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Video: 4 Years Alone in a Pen Didn’t Crush This Dog’s Spirit—See Him Now!

Timothy the dog was locked up and alone for the first four years of his life. See him thrive in a new PETA rescue video.

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Dana Heath’s ‘Dream for Animals’: We Can Be the Light

Check out actor Dana Heath’s powerful dream for animals—it’ll inspire you to make a difference for living, feeling beings every single day!

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Daniel Suárez’s Winning Formula: Always Look Out for Animals, and Never Chain Dogs

NASCAR star Daniel Suárez joins PETA to make hearts race with his mission to protect and unchain dogs.

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75 Simple Ways to Help Animals for Ingrid Newkirk’s 75th Birthday

For her 75th birthday, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk hopes YOU will be an advocate for animals. Here are 75 simple things you can do to help them.

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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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