Elephant Rides? Surely You Jest
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Elephant Rides? Surely You Jest

Protesters ask, “What do elephants have to do with the Renaissance?”

Watch: Documentary Uncovers Shocking Secrets of Thailand’s Elephant Tourism
Watch: Documentary Uncovers Shocking Secrets of Thailand’s Elephant Tourism

The feature documentary ‘An Elephant Never Forgets’ follows the same path that thousands of British tourists take every year as they visit elephant attractions in Thailand

Are Hungry Bullfighters Hankering for a New Job?
Are Hungry Bullfighters Hankering for a New Job?

PETA extends an olive branch to striking bullfighters.

Victory! Moscow International Circus Suspends Animal Acts
Victory! Moscow International Circus Suspends Animal Acts

The Moscow International Circus has pledged not to use any animals in its upcoming performances after tens of thousands of people objected.

Update: Veterinarian Confirms Nosey the Elephant Is in ‘Ongoing Pain’
Update: Veterinarian Confirms Nosey the Elephant Is in ‘Ongoing Pain’

Federal authorities have the power to seize an ailing elephant named Nosey, but will they?

Church Fundraises by Tormenting Pigs (Video)
Church Fundraises by Tormenting Pigs (Video)

Video: Watch church parishioners cheer as pigs scream.

Good News for Dolphins, Bad News for Fingers
Good News for Dolphins, Bad News for Fingers

A zoo visitor leaves a little bit of herself behind, plus other animals-in-entertainment news.

The 9-Year-Old Activist Who’s on SeaWorld’s Radar
The 9-Year-Old Activist Who’s on SeaWorld’s Radar

This tiny dynamo isn’t even in fourth grade yet, but she’s already making waves for captive marine mammals around the world.

Join Us In Celebrating World Elephant Day!
Join Us In Celebrating World Elephant Day!

This World Elephant Day, we’re honoring the elephants who have found freedom and fighting for those who have not.

Universal Disdain and Outrage at UniverSoul Circus
Universal Disdain and Outrage at UniverSoul Circus

Even though it seems obvious that she’s in pain, the UniverSoul Circus apparently forced a lame elephant to perform.

Wild-Caught Orca Dies a Long Way From Home
Wild-Caught Orca Dies a Long Way From Home

After suffering from an inflammation in his lungs, Bingo, a male orca, died this week.

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Jenna Fischer Says Elephants Shouldn’t Have to Work
Jenna Fischer Says Elephants Shouldn’t Have to Work

See what The Office’s Jenna Fischer has to say about elephant rides.

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Mexican Circus Fined for Mutilated Animals
Mexican Circus Fined for Mutilated Animals

Authorities just fined Harley Circus approximately $53,000 for featuring a bear whose lower jaw had been removed and a lion and three spider monkeys who were declawed and defanged.

Did You Know That Running With Bulls Was This Dangerous?
Did You Know That Running With Bulls Was This Dangerous?

The so-called “Great Bull Run” isn’t so great, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which denied a permit to event organizers.

Dumbo: Old Movie, New Twist?
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Dumbo: Old Movie, New Twist?

Can ‘Dumbo’ have a fairy tale ending after all?

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