PETA Asks Leading Medical Journal for Retraction
PETA Asks Leading Medical Journal for Retraction

Ringling Bros. employees co-authored a paper published in a leading medical journal, and let’s just say that it has some problems.

At Long Last: No More Elephants in Ringling Bros. Circus!
At Long Last: No More Elephants in Ringling Bros. Circus!

Ringling Bros. is no longer forcing animals to perform. Now let’s get lions, tigers, and other animals out of the circus, too.

SeaWorld’s Spying Scandal Is Nothing New
SeaWorld’s Spying Scandal Is Nothing New

SeaWorld recently admitted to sending spies to infiltrate PETA. But it’s not the only animal-abusing corporation that has resorted to underhanded tactics.

‘Lion’ and ‘Elephant’ Demand Retirement at Ringling Opening Night
‘Lion’ and ‘Elephant’ Demand Retirement at Ringling Opening Night

And “retirement” at an abusive Ringling-owned breeding farm doesn’t count.

R.I.P. Mike: Another Baby Elephant Dies on Ringling’s Watch
R.I.P. Mike: Another Baby Elephant Dies on Ringling’s Watch

Another elephant calf has died on Ringling’s watch. Urge the circus to end its breeding program now!

News! Ringling to Take All Elephants off the Road in May
News! Ringling to Take All Elephants off the Road in May

Instead of forcing lame, ailing elephants to be hauled around the country in dark boxcars until 2018, Ringling Bros. is ending elephant acts this spring.

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Video: Lame, Struggling Elephants Still on the Road With Ringling
Video: Lame, Struggling Elephants Still on the Road With Ringling

Ringling still hauls ailing elephants around the country and forces them to perform.

Rep. Sam Farr Honored for Animal Advocacy Work
Rep. Sam Farr Honored for Animal Advocacy Work

Kevin Nealon helps present California Rep. Sam Farr with a well-deserved honor.

44 Celebrities to Ringling: Retire All Exotic Animals NOW
44 Celebrities to Ringling: Retire All Exotic Animals NOW

Three years is too long for Ringling’s elephants to go on suffering, and the circus isn’t retiring its other animals at all. See the petition that 44 celebrities have signed.

Come One, Come None! Ringling Is Downsizing
Come One, Come None! Ringling Is Downsizing

Ringling is downsizing from three touring shows to two.

Go Ahead—Take This ‘Orca’ for a Ride
Go Ahead—Take This ‘Orca’ for a Ride

Meet the “orca” that was born to run.

Victory! Austin, Texas Latest City to Ban Bullhooks
Victory! Austin, Texas Latest City to Ban Bullhooks

The Austin City Council voted 10-1 to ban the use of bullhooks.

Watch: Elephants Break Free from Circus, Throw Car
Watch: Elephants Break Free from Circus, Throw Car

Three elephants who were being paraded through the streets left little doubt as to how they feel about being held captive and forced to perform.

Ringling’s Celeb Outreach Backfires: Read RSVPs From Pam Anderson & Jillian Michaels
Ringling’s Celeb Outreach Backfires: Read RSVPs From Pam Anderson & Jillian Michaels

In a hilarious PR misstep, Ringling Bros. invited well-known anti-circus advocates Pamela Anderson and Jillian Michaels to its show at L.A.’s Staples Center.

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Victory! Richmond, Virginia, Latest City to Ban Bullhooks
Victory! Richmond, Virginia, Latest City to Ban Bullhooks

Thanks to the Richmond City Council and the city’s compassionate residents, soon elephants will no longer be subjected to abuse and deprivation as part of circus performances.

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