Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban
Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban

When a ban on wild-animal acts came to a vote in Portland, Maine, every single city council member did right by animals.

This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts
This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts

Santa Feans demanded a more compassionate city, and their leaders have delivered.

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Movie in Hot Water for Using Abused Elephant in Filming
Movie in Hot Water for Using Abused Elephant in Filming

Adding insult to injury, ‘Saving Flora’ tells the story of an elephant trying to escape the circus—a reality all-too-familiar for elephants used in film.

Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End
Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End

Dr. Ensley confirmed what PETA has known for years: Libby and Bunny are suffering immensely.

Whistleblower: Animals Beaten Bloody, Starved at Garden Bros. Circus
Whistleblower: Animals Beaten Bloody, Starved at Garden Bros. Circus

The former employee characterized Zack Garden’s instruction on handling animals as “really violent” but said that it was “circus courtesy” to ignore the animals’ suffering.

Carson & Barnes Circus Is Touring Again—Help Make This Tour Its Last
Carson & Barnes Circus Is Touring Again—Help Make This Tour Its Last

It looks as though Carson & Barnes is trying to stage a comeback. Here’s what you can do to stop it.

Another Baby Elephant Dies at Ringling’s ‘Retirement’ Center
Another Baby Elephant Dies at Ringling’s ‘Retirement’ Center

Deaths, disease, shackling, and abusive training methods—that’s what you’ll find inside Ringling’s shady Center for Elephant Conservation.

Illinois Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Elephant Acts
Illinois Becomes First State Ever to Ban Traveling Elephant Acts

Numerous towns, states, and even entire countries have banned wild-animal acts, and the world is exclaiming to animal abusers, “Either you end the shows, or we will!”

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Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office
Story Time and Cookies With an ‘Elephant’ at PETA’s D.C. Office

Ella gives kids a fun way to learn to avoid bullying and spread compassion for others—whether they look like us or not.

Pulverized Elephant Handler a Reminder Never to Ride an Elephant
Pulverized Elephant Handler a Reminder Never to Ride an Elephant

It was reported that body parts were scattered all over the place.

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Nosey the Elephant Has a New Friend in Tractor Supply Company
Nosey the Elephant Has a New Friend in Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Co. has confirmed that it has banned notorious elephant handler Hugo Liebel from using its parking lots to display Nosey.

9 ‘Jumbo’ Reasons Not to Ride on an Elephant
9 ‘Jumbo’ Reasons Not to Ride on an Elephant

Here’s what happens before and after tourists take elephant-ride vacation selfies.

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Run, Kelly, Run! Elephant Makes a Bid for Freedom
Run, Kelly, Run! Elephant Makes a Bid for Freedom

Another elephant exploited by the circus industry tries to flee from a life of chains.

Tourists Contact PETA India After Witnessing Shocking Jaipur Elephant Beatings
Tourists Contact PETA India After Witnessing Shocking Jaipur Elephant Beatings

These tourists just glimpsed how much violence it takes to stop these magnificent animals from running for their lives.

Sunder the Rescued Elephant’s Transformation Is Beautiful
Sunder the Rescued Elephant’s Transformation Is Beautiful

It took years, Paul McCartney’s help, and the support of hundreds of thousands of people to win Sunder’s freedom. And his smile is worth it all.

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