Danny Prater

Danny spent the formative years of his life in rural Ohio, living among corn stalks and log cabins in the shadow of a ghost town that burned to the ground in the 1840s. Fittingly, you can often find him wearing plaid and sporting a burly beard. With a communications degree in hand from The Ohio State University, he moved to Los Angeles in 2012. In his free time, Danny likes to go for “long-ish” jogs, maintain his self-appointed title as the greatest Dr. Mario player on Earth, and dote upon his two feline companions and numerous succulents.

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60 Years of Abuse at SeaWorld: Meet 60 Animals Who’ve Suffered There

As SeaWorld celebrates its 60th anniversary, PETA names 60 animals who’ve suffered in the company’s tanks. Learn more about the misery they’ve endured.

March 21, 2024

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Will Animal-Themed Carousels Change With the Times?

PETA asked the CEO of Chance Rides, the largest manufacturer of amusement rides in the country, to make a change that will help boost the next generation’s empathy.

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Police Arrest Trainer for Beating Horse Following PETA Complaint

PETA is grateful to the New York State Police for taking action. Now the state should ban trainer Frederick Bourgault from working with horses.

PETA Protest at The Miami Seaquarium Features Dolphin Mascot

Four Parrots Removed From Soon-to-Close Miami Seaquarium

The Miami Seaquarium leaves a legacy of agony and anguish: Over 100 dolphins and two orcas lived and died there in misery. Now, no other animal will share their fate.

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A Leap Forward: EPA Encourages Companies to Use Non-Animal Eye Tests

PETA scientists have been working with the EPA for years to replace painful eye irritation tests on rabbits with superior non-animal methods.

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2023’s Biggest Victories for Animals in Labs and How PETA Made Them Happen

In 2023, PETA’s dedicated team worked all year to shut down barbaric laboratories, advance non-animal tests, and expose the cruelty of experiments on animals.

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Feds Find Ailing Animals, Maggot-Filled Food at Animal Haven Zoo After PETA Tip

Animal Haven Zoo has had years to clean up its act, but repeated failures to do so show that it’s either incapable or unwilling to provide animals there with proper care.

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University of Washington Investigated After a Botched Procedure

Following a PETA complaint, a state investigation has been opened into the gruesome death of a monkey during a botched procedure.

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Delta Wins Award From PETA for Adding Oat Milk Creamer to In-Flight Coffee Service

Delta Air Lines has won PETA’s Compassion on Board Award for being the first major airline to offer vegan creamer on all its flights departing the U.S.

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PETA Victory! Budweiser Agrees to Stop Amputating Clydesdales’ Tailbones

Budweiser has been brewing up a backlash all summer. But PETA is raising a toast to the beer brand after it agreed to stop amputating the tailbones of its iconic Clydesdales.

animals in filthy cages at Even Keel Exotics in Michigan

How Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics Pushed Feds Past the Tipping Point

In August 2023, the USDA confiscated close to 150 animals from Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics. Learn how PETA played a part.

monkeys in cages at OHSU primate center

PETA Urges Federal Agencies to Investigate Alarming Conditions at Emory and OHSU

PETA is sounding the alarm: The failure to sanitize primate caging at Emory and OHSU harms animals and poses a risk to human health.

vegan Philly 'cheesesteaks' from PETA's "Lone Star Tick Cookbook"

Meet Your Meat-Free Guide to Life After a Lone Star Tick Bite

Since lone star ticks are on the rise, so is the need for dairy- and meat-free recipes. Luckily, PETA makes going vegan as easy as taking a walk in the woods!

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European Commission Backs Phaseout of Animal Use in Experiments and Chemical Tests but Ignores Citizens on Cosmetics

While PETA welcomes steps taken by the European Commission, they fall woefully short on saving animals’ lives.

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Victory! Feds Strip License From Notorious Montana Animal Exhibitor

Victory! Animals of Montana lost its license at long last. Learn about PETA’s role and how you can help protect animals used for entertainment.