Jennifer O'Connor

Jen lives with her bulldog, Arthur, who was rescued from a Pennsylvania puppy mill. She enjoys reading, happy hours, and hot weather and is learning how to speak Spanish.

Southern Resident orca J2, known as Granny

Was This Orca Born Before World War I?

The orca matriarch known as Granny has died.

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Rare Double Fine for Dangerous Elephant Escape

Circuses that “share” animals also share liability when something goes wrong.

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Photo by Deborah Robinson

Big-Cat Exploiter Is a Big Loser on the Vegas Strip

Big-cat exploiter Dirk Arthur’s days in Vegas have come to an end.

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Department of Justice Sues Infamous Primate Lab for Fraud

A monkey laboratory allegedly lied so that it could get more tax money. It got caught.

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Dade City’s Wild Things Asks, ‘Does This Look Like Abuse to You?’ Yes, It Does.

In a strange twist, Florida tiger abusers release a video … confirming their abuse.

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What’s Missing From Circus World’s History Books?

Why in the (circus) world would PETA offer to make a donation to a longtime target?

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Tiger Snaps … in a Big Way (Video)

Children watch in horror as a tiger attacks his trainer at a Florida fair.

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Samuel’s Story: Pushed out of a Plane to His Death

At least two turkeys died after being pushed out of a plane in a sadistic tradition.

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Entertainment

TripAdvisor Garners Rave Reviews for New Ethical Policies

Close encounters with wild animals will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator.

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Tarzan Gets a Chance to Be King of His Jungle

A chimpanzee named Tarzan finds his “forever” jungle.

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Did This Roadside Zoo Owner Beat a Leopard to Death?

Disreputable Wildlife in Need roadside zoo finally gets hit hard by the feds.

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Don’t Beat a Path to Bear Path Acres: It’s Closed Forever

A longtime PETA target is kaput.

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Rescued! 13 Bears Get a New Lease on Life

Thirteen rescued bears have a new, beautiful life.

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Does the Bowmanville Zoo Use BB Guns to ‘Control’ Animals?

Eyewitnesses report that a giraffe was shot at with a BB gun at the Bowmanville Zoo in Ontario.

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The (Not So) Secret Life of Pets: They Just Want You

“The Secret Life of Pets” makes it clear: Our animals depend on us to do what’s right.

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