Universal Studios Hollywood announced it would be closing its long-running “Animal Actors” show. The animals had been supplied for decades by PETA investigation subject Birds & Animals Unlimited. The closure illustrates that audiences don’t want to see animals perform senseless tricks for noisy crowds.
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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