PETA Asia’s Circus Investigation Is Causing a Stir in China
PETA Asia’s Circus Investigation Is Causing a Stir in China

PETA Asia’s investigation that exposed animal abuse at circuses in China is reaching millions of people nationwide—and the government is listening.

Victory! California Becomes Second State to Ban Bullhooks
Victory! California Becomes Second State to Ban Bullhooks

California joins Rhode Island, becoming the second state to ban a weapon used to beat and intimidate elephants.

6 Times Animal Abusers Came Face to Face With Karma
6 Times Animal Abusers Came Face to Face With Karma

These stories highlight the danger of placing wild animals pushed to the breaking point in close contact with the humans who exploit them.

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VICTORY: Dublin Council Votes to Ban Wild-Animal Circuses
VICTORY: Dublin Council Votes to Ban Wild-Animal Circuses

Dublin joins Limerick, Galway , and others who have taken a stand against circuses that force animals such as elephants, tigers, and zebras to perform.

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This Is What Life Is Like for a Bear in the Chinese Circus Industry
This Is What Life Is Like for a Bear in the Chinese Circus Industry

Meet a bear whose life in the Chinese circus industry is filled with torment.

Victory! Rhode Island Bans Bullhooks
Victory! Rhode Island Bans Bullhooks

One state down, 49 more to go …

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Bear Cubs Hit, Chained, and Deprived in the Chinese Circus Industry
Bear Cubs Hit, Chained, and Deprived in the Chinese Circus Industry

Throughout China, circuses, traveling shows, and roadside zoos force animals—including bears, monkeys, tigers, lions, dogs, and others—to perform for the public.

Show of Force: Hundreds in L.A. Rally Against Ringling Bros.
Show of Force: Hundreds in L.A. Rally Against Ringling Bros.

The largest Ringling protests in the country call on “The Cruelest Show on Earth” to free ALL animals and send them to sanctuaries.

Is Cole Bros. Circus Pulling a Disappearing Act?
Is Cole Bros. Circus Pulling a Disappearing Act?

It may be the end of the line for Cole Bros. Circus.

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Exhibitor Uses Electric Prod to Make Zebras and Camels Perform
Exhibitor Uses Electric Prod to Make Zebras and Camels Perform

Animals deserve better than circus abuse.

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Distressed Elephant Caged in Tiny Electrified Enclosure
Distressed Elephant Caged in Tiny Electrified Enclosure

The Shriners owe the public an explanation for their outdated, cruel decision to exploit beleaguered elephant Nosey.

This Video of an Escaped Hippo Is as Terrifying as It Is Sad
This Video of an Escaped Hippo Is as Terrifying as It Is Sad

Hippos aren’t native to Spain, so why was one wandering the streets of a Spanish town?

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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.

Melha Shrine Circus Goes Animal-Free, Receives a Big Thank-You From PETA
Melha Shrine Circus Goes Animal-Free, Receives a Big Thank-You From PETA

Further proof that crowds don’t want to see elephants, tigers, and other animals abused for cheap thrills

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UniverSoul Circus: The Show Goes On For Tired Tigers
UniverSoul Circus: The Show Goes On For Tired Tigers

Circusgoers didn’t expect to see some “wild animals” outside the UniverSoul Circus.

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