WATCH: ‘Some Traditions Truly Deserve to Die’—Powerful Video Slams Rodeos
WATCH: ‘Some Traditions Truly Deserve to Die’—Powerful Video Slams Rodeos

“Bucking Tradition,” a video by Action for Animals Oakland, is showing people everywhere why they should never go to a rodeo. Check it out now.

The Best Part of 2020: 8 HUGE Animal Rights Achievements
The Best Part of 2020: 8 HUGE Animal Rights Achievements

From monkeys to horses to sheep to whales—2020 was a great year for animal rights. Don’t miss these eight huge victories that were the result of PETA’s and its affiliates’ work around the world.

Huge Progress! PETA’s Horse-Doping Investigation Changes Racing as We Know It
Huge Progress! PETA’s Horse-Doping Investigation Changes Racing as We Know It

The first-ever federal oversight of medication dosage in horse racing just passed, and it all started with one PETA investigation.

Native American People Push to Rescue Lolita: “She Was Stolen”
Native American People Push to Rescue Lolita: “She Was Stolen”

Lolita was abducted from her homeland more than 50 long years ago. Here are the historic efforts from Native American elders to bring her home.

40 Years, 40 Wins—How PETA Helped Animals in Circuses and Roadside Zoos
40 Years, 40 Wins—How PETA Helped Animals in Circuses and Roadside Zoos

For PETA’s 40th anniversary, join us in celebrating 40 major ways we’ve helped animals exploited by circuses and roadside zoos over the past four decades.

Lila the Tiger and 9 Others Who Deserve So Much Better Than Waccatee Zoo
Lila the Tiger and 9 Others Who Deserve So Much Better Than Waccatee Zoo

Tigers are known for their unique coat patterns, which (in nature) help them camouflage themselves. But at Waccatee Zoo, Lila no longer looks like a tiger—she’s almost bald.

Why Biden’s Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack Could Be Disastrous
Why Biden’s Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack Could Be Disastrous

PETA challenges Mr. Vilsack to prove his many critics wrong by committing to enforcing animal protection laws as if lives depended on it—because they do.

SNL: Jason Bateman Introduced Us to Mikey—Here’s the Chimpanzee’s Real Story
SNL: Jason Bateman Introduced Us to Mikey—Here’s the Chimpanzee’s Real Story

Thanks to PETA and other animal rights activists, if “Saturday Night Live” filmed its “monkeys throwing poop” skit today, exploiting Mikey or other chimpanzees wouldn’t be an option.

New Studies Show Why Racetracks Should Go Whip-Free for Horses
New Studies Show Why Racetracks Should Go Whip-Free for Horses

Since research proves that horses are much more sensitive to whips than people may realize, passing rules prohibiting whips in races remains a top priority.

Dolphin Obituaries: What It’s Really Like to Live and Die at SeaWorld
Dolphin Obituaries: What It’s Really Like to Live and Die at SeaWorld

At SeaWorld, Bossa, Lily, and Puka were used as breeding machines to create generations of dolphins confined to small concrete tanks for life. Now, all three are dead.

Progress for Horses! California Horse Racing Board Toughens Thyroid Drug Rules
Progress for Horses! California Horse Racing Board Toughens Thyroid Drug Rules

PETA blew the lid off horse trainer Steve Asmussen’s misuse of thyroxine. Now, the California Horse Racing Board is taking action to curb abuse of the powerful prescription drug.

These Folks Learned the Hard Way: Big Cats Are Dangerous Predators
These Folks Learned the Hard Way: Big Cats Are Dangerous Predators

Never support any venue that allows tourists to interact with tigers, leopards, or other big cats. Here’s how ones that do put everyone involved at risk.

Monkey Exhibitor Involved in Jeffree Star, James Charles PR Stunts Gets Slapped With USDA Citation
Monkey Exhibitor Involved in Jeffree Star, James Charles PR Stunts Gets Slapped With USDA Citation

Following a tip from PETA, officials cited a monkey exhibitor after a cruel PR stunt involving James Charles, Jeffree Star, and others.

Want to Celebrate April the Giraffe’s Legacy? PETA Says Stay Away From Roadside Zoos
Want to Celebrate April the Giraffe’s Legacy? PETA Says Stay Away From Roadside Zoos

The tragedy isn’t only that April the giraffe died—it’s that she never knew a life without gawping spectators or livestream cameras.

PETA Becomes a Shareholder in 4 Racetrack-Owning Companies
PETA Becomes a Shareholder in 4 Racetrack-Owning Companies

For four racetrack-owning companies, there’s a new shareholder in town: PETA. See how we’re going to help horses at racetracks across the U.S.!

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