Lila the Tiger and 9 Others Who Deserve So Much Better Than Waccatee Zoo
Waccatee Zoo, Lila the tiger with severe hair loss
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
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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
Jason Bateman and Mikey the chimpanzee on SNL in 2005
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
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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
Two dolphins swim in the ocean, their natural habitat
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
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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
Sham Sanctuary Worker Mauled by Tiger, Hospitalized
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
Beauty influencers pose with monkeys
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
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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
Kentucky Derby Bettors, horse racing
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.!

WATCH: PETA Supporters Spill ‘Blood’ to Send Exxon an Important Message
Dog chained outside, Exxonevil protest at gas station
WATCH: PETA Supporters Spill ‘Blood’ to Send Exxon an Important Message

ExxonMobil has continued to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race. Watch as one of its many gas stations across the nation is “closed for cruelty,” and learn how to help dogs today.

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The Red Lantern: A Deathless Dogsledding Video Game? Get Real
The Red Lantern Video Game Makers Shouldn't Gloss Over Dog Deaths
The Red Lantern: A Deathless Dogsledding Video Game? Get Real

Makers of The Red Lantern call their video game “story-driven.” But by including a “Dogs Always Live” setting, they’re sugarcoating more than 150 real dogs’ tragic stories.

Animal Rights, Not Rides! PETA Campaign Saves Horses and Camels at Giza Pyramids
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Animal Rights, Not Rides! PETA Campaign Saves Horses and Camels at Giza Pyramids

Your voice makes a difference! Electric cars and buses will replace the egregiously abused horses and camels forced to haul tourists at the Giza pyramids.

Fantastic News! Animal Rides to Be Banned at Giza Pyramids After PETA Campaign
giza pyramids victory
Fantastic News! Animal Rides to Be Banned at Giza Pyramids After PETA Campaign
WATCH: Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Circus, Is Beaten With a Shovel
Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Circus, Is Beaten With a Shovel
WATCH: Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Circus, Is Beaten With a Shovel

It’s not shocking that a bear would lash out after being beaten, and it’s appalling that animals are still being exploited and abused for entertainment in 2020.

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