PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum
PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum

His grim existence has changed public opinion about keeping orcas in tanks.

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Corky Has Been a Prisoner for 47 Years—Help PETA Win Her Freedom
Corky Has Been a Prisoner for 47 Years—Help PETA Win Her Freedom

Corky is the longest-held captive orca in history, and time is running out.

Victory! German Pet Stores Scale Back Reptile Sales
Victory! German Pet Stores Scale Back Reptile Sales

Pet stores in Germany have agreed to end or reduce reptile sales following investigations that revealed massive suffering at trade wholesalers.

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Ja! German Travel Agencies Stop Offering Trips to SeaWorld
Ja! German Travel Agencies Stop Offering Trips to SeaWorld

Thanks to PETA Germany, travel agencies in Deutschland are saying “nein” to SeaWorld, too.

UPDATE: Two Belugas Die at the Vancouver Aquarium Within 10 Days
UPDATE: Two Belugas Die at the Vancouver Aquarium Within 10 Days

After two beluga deaths at the Vancouver Aquarium occurred this month, city organizers may let the public vote on whether to end whale captivity.

Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’
Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’

As SeaWorld continues to tank, it’s no wonder that its San Antonio park is scrambling to change its image.

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SeaWorld Mocks Orcas’ Desperate Hope for Freedom
SeaWorld Mocks Orcas’ Desperate Hope for Freedom

The abusement park’s proposed fake ocean backdrop is designed to deceive visitors and does nothing for the orcas floating listlessly in their prison tanks.

Ringling Reps Verbally Pulverized During NYC Council Hearing
Ringling Reps Verbally Pulverized During NYC Council Hearing

It’s always nice to see these people called out on their lies.

There’s Nothing Cute About This Wetsuit for a Penguin at SeaWorld
There’s Nothing Cute About This Wetsuit for a Penguin at SeaWorld

The reason the animal is dressed in this getup is heartbreaking, not adorable.

Tank to Tombstone: ‘Graveyards’ Honor Orcas Who Died at SeaWorld
Tank to Tombstone: ‘Graveyards’ Honor Orcas Who Died at SeaWorld

PETA’s “graveyards” feature 38 tombstones—one for each orca who has died on the park’s watch. They’re a reminder to stop supporting SeaWorld’s abuse.

Union J Takes a Bath for Orcas?!
Union J Takes a Bath for Orcas?!

SeaWorld forces orcas to spend their whole lives crammed inside tiny, barren concrete tanks—the equivalent of being trapped in a bathtub!

‘Chickens’ Gang up on Creepy Clown
‘Chickens’ Gang up on Creepy Clown

A band of vigilante “chickens” goes after a killer clown responsible for the deaths of billions of animals.

This Orca Has Been Imprisoned Since the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
This Orca Has Been Imprisoned Since the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

It’s time to take another giant leap for humankind and send Corky home.

SeaWorld CEO Gives Speech on His Company’s ‘Good Values.’ No, Really.
SeaWorld CEO Gives Speech on His Company’s ‘Good Values.’ No, Really.

Manby gives a speech about ethical business practices even as his morally bankrupt company sinks.

Big-Cat Expert Exposes the Mind-Numbing, Painful Reality of Tigers at Ringling Bros.
Big-Cat Expert Exposes the Mind-Numbing, Painful Reality of Tigers at Ringling Bros.

An animal behaviorist pulls back the curtain on the miserable lives of big cats exploited by Ringling Bros. circus.

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