Category: Bears
After 2 Kodiak Bears Escaped From a Florida Facility, PETA Penned a Letter
Allegedly unlawful activity led to the escape of two Kodiak bears from a Florida property. Find out how PETA’s urging authorities to take additional action.
5 Ways Bear Country U.S.A Is a Nightmare for Animals
Birthing season is rapidly approaching for the bears held at Bear Country U.S.A. Learn how you can help stop future generations from suffering at the facility.
Meet Cats, Dogs, Goats, Chimpanzees, and Others PETA Helped Rescue in 2023
Take a look at 23 of the top animal rescues we helped carry out in 2023 and find out how you can help us do more great work for animals next year.
What Everyone’s Missing About Angela—the Standing Sun Bear at a Zoo in China
Heard about the viral video of a sun bear standing and “waving” in a Chinese zoo? Instead of focusing on whether she’s “fake,” PETA points to the real problem.
Decades of Cruelty to Animals at Waccatee Zoo End After Parties Settle Lawsuit
VICTORY: Waccatee Zoo’s decades of cruelty to animals are over! Find out why PETA settled a lawsuit against the highway hellhole.
Victory! Top Sponsors Pull Sponsorships of the Hadi Shrine Circus
Victory! Top sponsors have pulled their support of the Hadi Shrine Circus, which still uses elephants and other animals in its cruel acts.
22 Victories for Animals Exploited for Entertainment in 2022
PETA celebrated major wins for exploited animals in 2022, including a successful nationwide search for a chimpanzee and taking down a “Tiger King” villain in court.
Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations
James Svoboda’s days of roadside exhibition are over! Discover how PETA helped animals he abused and learn how you can take action for others like them.
A Rescue for the History Books: PETA Rescues 72 Animals From Tri-State Zoological Park
In the biggest roadside zoo rescue in PETA history, PETA and animals won against Tri-State Zoological Park.
PETA Celebrates the End of USDA’s ‘Teachable Moments’
The USDA’s “teachable moments” proposed that there was a learning curve to treating animals humanely. PETA breaks down why this system was such a failure.
Forced to Perform, Bear Attacks Worker in Room Full of Children in China
An Asian black bear attacked a worker during an event in China largely attended by young children. Animal acts are dangerous for all and must end.
Feds Take Aim at Bearadise Ranch After TV Crew Feeds 300-Pound Bear
After receiving a tip from PETA, the USDA slapped Bearadise Ranch owner Monica Welde with a critical citation and an official warning.
How Many More Cubs Will Die Before Oswald’s Bear Ranch Shapes Up?
Oswald’s Bear Ranch didn’t rescue any bears in 2021. But the Michigan tourist trap did purchase cubs from animal dealers. Half of those cubs are now dead.
Woody’s Menagerie Owner Buys and Sells Animals and Has a History of Sending Them to Slaughterhouses
This shady intermediary of the roadside zoo industry buys and sells animals and has a history of sending them to slaughter. Take action against roadside zoos!
PETA’s New Video Exposes ‘Tiger King 2’ Villain Tim Stark’s Cruelty to Cubs
A new PETA video includes footage of baby big cats who died at Tim Stark’s facility following declawing surgeries. Learn more about this “Tiger King 2” player.
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind