New Jersey Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts
New Jersey Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts

This victory follows years of efforts by PETA activists who were determined to save the elephant whose story sparked this fire—Nosey.

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Federal Judge Blocks Bear Hunt, Restores Legal Protection for Bears
Federal Judge Blocks Bear Hunt, Restores Legal Protection for Bears

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was “arbitrary and capricious” in stripping bears of their protection.

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You Won’t Believe This Rescued Bear’s Stunning Weight-Loss Transformation
You Won’t Believe This Rescued Bear’s Stunning Weight-Loss Transformation

UPDATE: After being rescued by PETA in 2016, Lily has only gotten happier and healthier at her new sanctuary home. Learn more and take action for other bears now!

Tell Oswald’s Bear Ranch to Stop Using Bear Cubs for Cruel Photo Ops!
Tell Oswald’s Bear Ranch to Stop Using Bear Cubs for Cruel Photo Ops!

Members of the public have repeatedly documented that cubs at Oswald’s exhibit stereotypic behavior patterns indicating that they’re experiencing extreme psychological distress.

Sad Video Shows Bears Crying After Being Separated From Their Mother
Sad Video Shows Bears Crying After Being Separated From Their Mother

Oswald’s Bear Ranch acquired the three still-nursing cubs from a breeder in order to sell bear-cub photos to tourists.

Glue Traps Banned, Bear Show Folded, and More of PETA’s June Victories
Glue Traps Banned, Bear Show Folded, and More of PETA’s June Victories

PETA went hard in the paint in June. Check out how we won for animals imprisoned in laboratories, traveling sideshows, and elsewhere.

Circus Crowd Flees in Panic As Fed-Up Ostrich Runs From Handler
Circus Crowd Flees in Panic As Fed-Up Ostrich Runs From Handler

In the video, the crowd can be heard laughing at the animal as a circus handler berates the giant bird. The laughs don’t last long, however.

Outrage After Bear Forced to Play Instrument for Rowdy World Cup Crowds
Outrage After Bear Forced to Play Instrument for Rowdy World Cup Crowds

An exhibitor forced a bear to ride through Moscow playing a horn to entertain Russian soccer fans while they celebrated.

VIDEOS: These Bears Were Used for Entertainment—Now, They’re Thriving
VIDEOS: These Bears Were Used for Entertainment—Now, They’re Thriving

Seeing these bears in their new homes will melt your heart. But hundreds of others who continue to suffer for entertainment still need our help.

Here’s Why the Story of the Ice Cream–Eating Bear Is Far From Cute
Here’s Why the Story of the Ice Cream–Eating Bear Is Far From Cute

A roadside zoo in Canada faces charges after unlawfully taking a bear on an ice cream outing. It wasn’t fun; it wasn’t cute. It was abuse.

Video: 5 Bears Freed From Abusive Act! See Them in Their New Sanctuary
Video: 5 Bears Freed From Abusive Act! See Them in Their New Sanctuary

See Andy, Cindi, Brock, Bucky, and Barney, who are free from the shuttered The Great Bear Show and happier than ever in their new sanctuary.

PETA Files for G.W. Zoo Owner’s Exhibitor License to Be Terminated
PETA Files for G.W. Zoo Owner’s Exhibitor License to Be Terminated

Jeff Lowe—who’s the owner of the infamous Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park—is a known lawbreaker and longtime animal abuser.

WATCH: Bear Forced to Present Ball During Russian Soccer Match
WATCH: Bear Forced to Present Ball During Russian Soccer Match

The bear is the symbol of Russia, so PETA hopes the country’s people will show compassion and national pride and stop abusing these animals.

Animals Killed by Dogs, Denied Veterinary Care—Here’s Why Spring River Zoo Is One of the Worst Roadside Zoos
Animals Killed by Dogs, Denied Veterinary Care—Here’s Why Spring River Zoo Is One of the Worst Roadside Zoos

Find out why Spring River Zoo—a city-operated roadside zoo in Roswell, New Mexico—is in hot water with federal authorities, and what YOU can do to help shut this hellhole down.

Victory! Here Are 13 Ways PETA Crushed December and January
Victory! Here Are 13 Ways PETA Crushed December and January

From demonstrating at football games to winning in the courts and rescuing bears, we won’t stop until all animals are liberated.

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