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Elephant Abuse in India

In order to force elephants to perform and play in “elephant polo matches,” trainers beat them with sharp metal bullhooks and subject them to constant confinement. Learn more.

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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 Newkirk, PETA Founder and co-author of Animalkind

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