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Worried About Skin Cancer? Eating Fish Found to Be Associated With Melanoma
© iStock.com/Liquid_LightNew science suggests a link between eating fish and developing skin cancer. Learn the facts and what you can do to keep yourself (and fish!) healthy.
Meet the Dog Who Helped Inspire a National News Story: Lady, Finally Unchained
Chained and forgotten in “No-No Land,” Lady was featured in The Washington Post Magazine. Now, she’s free from her chain and in search of the life she always deserved.
Inside PETA’s Shareholder Activism for Birds Used for Down at RH Annual Meeting
PETA is rallying RH shareholders to demand transparency in how birds are treated and killed for the decorative pillows that the retailer sells.
Victory! Air France to Ban Transport of Monkeys Following Mile-High PETA Campaign
After a decade of PETA campaigns, Air France has added monkeys to its “No Fly” list. Read on to learn how you can take action for monkeys.
How the ‘Stranger Things’ Hawkins Lab Compares With Real-Life Labs
If the experiments on human children shown in Netflix’s “Stranger Things” make your skin crawl, wait until you find out what happens to animals in real-life laboratories.
How ‘Free the Animals’ Inspires PETA Lawyers to Take Cruelty to Court
Don’t miss the final installment of PETA Prime’s “Free the Animals” video series—where PETA Foundation Chief Legal Officer Jeff Kerr shares how the true stories from this landmark book influenced the law.
Fire Up the Grill, Vegan Chefs! It’s the Ultimate BBQ Kit
PETA’s Grillin’ Without Killin’ Kit will add some spice to your next cookout and show your guests how to enjoy this summer tradition with finger-licking good vegan food.
VIDEO: FREE the Animals! Watch the Rescue Stories of Britches, Prince, and Others
Never-before-released footage and insight come directly from Ingrid Newkirk in a new video that highlights intense stories from the 30th anniversary edition of “Free the Animals.”
Leaked Video of Ceaser Emanuel Abusing Dogs Prompts Criminal Investigation
A video reportedly of Ceaser Emanuel abusing dogs has emerged, prompting PETA to seek criminal cruelty-to-animals charges to be filed against the former “Black Ink Crew” star.
Iditarod Mushers Openly Show Cruel Treatment—What Do They Do off Camera?
The 2022 Iditarod is over, but these photos reveal how mushers treat their dogs when not racing—chaining them outside in extreme weather.
PETA to District Attorney: Charge UNC-Chapel Hill for Apparent Animal Welfare Crimes
PETA has asked a district attorney to bring charges against the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill for flagrant violations of animal welfare laws.
‘Doc’ Antle Indicted on 6 Counts of Wildlife Trafficking
“Tiger King” villain Bhagavan “Doc” Antle is now facing charges for state wildlife trafficking, cruelty to animals, and money laundering.
PETA Scientists Use Webinars to Help End Tests on Animals—Here’s How
Here’s how PETA scientists use webinars to promote the use of modern, non-animal test methods and reduce the reliance on experiments on animals.
PETA Rescued 12-Week-Old Finnegan From Under a Mobile Home—Now He Awaits Adoption
Meet Finnegan, a 12-week-old, fiery-orange kitten rescued from under a mobile home by PETA fieldworkers. Now he’s awaiting adoption!
Thousands of Sheep Drown After Crowded Livestock Vessel Sinks in Sudan
This isn’t the first time thousands of animals have endured nightmarish deaths at sea—drowning in similar shipwrecks or dying en masse from dehydration or disease.
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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