PETA members rallied outside “the cruelest show on Earth” on Friday to remind folks that there’s still work to be done.
Minyak spent the majority of her 46 years on Earth performing in the circus, where she performed mindless, stupid tricks under the constant threat of beatings.
Torn away from her mother, shipped around the world, beaten with a bullhook, and forced to perform while suffering from lameness—this is Karen’s story.
It’s too late for Kenny, but other elephants are still being abused by circuses today, nearly 20 years after his death. Help us stop this.
The Melha Shrine Circus describes itself as “the circus with a purpose,” but there’s no mistaking the purpose of a bullhook.
The tragic deaths of Riccardo the elephant and other animals at Ringling Bros. reminds us why all circuses should fold up their tents.
Some of Hollywood’s great talents were honored at the 2017 Oscars, where nominees and winners included standouts to people who stand up for animals.
We bid Ringling good riddance with our protest signs held high. But our fight is not yet over.
Animal-free circuses like Cirque du Soleil have skyrocketed in popularity. Around the world, animal acts have been and are being banned.
The saddest show on earth for wild animals will end in May.
On weekends, the Jersey Shore can be a bit of a circus. It’s mostly in good fun, but PETA found one restaurant in need of an animal-friendly makeover.
It’s always nice to see these people called out on their lies.
An animal behaviorist pulls back the curtain on the miserable lives of big cats exploited by Ringling Bros. circus.
California joins Rhode Island, becoming the second state to ban a weapon used to beat and intimidate elephants.
The largest Ringling protests in the country call on “The Cruelest Show on Earth” to free ALL animals and send them to sanctuaries.