Michigan Man Pays $400,000 to Kill Harmless Rare Black Rhinoceros
trophy hunter chris peyerk collaged with rare black rhino
Michigan Man Pays $400,000 to Kill Harmless Rare Black Rhinoceros

Chris Peyerk of Dan’s Excavating, Inc., is apparently so desperate to show he can fire a gun that he paid $400,000 to kill one of 5,500 remaining black rhinos.

Fist-Bumping Chimpanzee Stolen From His Mother and Exploited by Clout Chasers
Chimpanzee at Myrtle Beach Safari
Fist-Bumping Chimpanzee Stolen From His Mother and Exploited by Clout Chasers

This video of a fist-bumping chimpanzee has made the rounds all over Twitter. PETA wants everyone to know this primate’s story.

Video: Baby Dolphin Reportedly Dies While Being Forced to Perform
baby dolphin dies during performance at dolphin park, marine mammal captivity
Video: Baby Dolphin Reportedly Dies While Being Forced to Perform

Another day, another dolphin dies in captivity. This time, the victim was only 9 days old.

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Authorities Say Tiger Exhibitor Stole Donations Solicited for Animals
dade city's wild things zoo owner, tiger cub
Authorities Say Tiger Exhibitor Stole Donations Solicited for Animals

Authorities say that Dade City’s Wild Things owner Kathryn Stearns begged for donations for animal care—then used the money for personal expenses.

Man Who Held Lions Captive for Entertainment Killed by Them
lion roaring, yawning, angry expression, captive
Man Who Held Lions Captive for Entertainment Killed by Them

How many more ways do animals have to tell us that they aren’t ours to confine and use for our entertainment?

People Etch Their Names Into Elderly Rhinoceros’s Back
Family of rhinos in wild
People Etch Their Names Into Elderly Rhinoceros’s Back

Does it really need to be expressly stated that animals shouldn’t be treated like chalkboards?

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Paralyzed Animals, Cubs in Freezer Uncovered at Captive Big-Cat Ranch
nspca investigation of big cat farm involved in cub petting, canned hunting, trophy hunting, bone trade, wildlife tourism
Paralyzed Animals, Cubs in Freezer Uncovered at Captive Big-Cat Ranch

Officials find big cats and cubs paralyzed, jerking, dead in a freezer, and suffering from mange at a facility likely part of the wildlife tourism industry.

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Progress for Captive Elephants! AZA Zoos Ditch Bullhooks
AZA bullhook ban progress for captive elephants
Progress for Captive Elephants! AZA Zoos Ditch Bullhooks

Progress for captive elephants! After years of PETA pressure, AZA zoos will phase out the use of bullhooks. Learn more about this long-overdue development.

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Notorious ‘Tiger King’ Abuser Doc Antle Sent Tiger Cubs to a Shady Circus
these circus tigers came from myrtle beach safari, a roadside zoo
Notorious ‘Tiger King’ Abuser Doc Antle Sent Tiger Cubs to a Shady Circus

After watching the #1 Netflix series, “Tiger King,” are you wondering what Doc Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari does to tiger cubs once they get too big? It isn’t pretty.

Victory! British Airways Ends Sales to Captive Whale, Dolphin Tours and More
orca leaping out of water with trees and a mountain in background
Victory! British Airways Ends Sales to Captive Whale, Dolphin Tours and More

Corks are popping at PETA UK today after the announcement that British Airways has grounded ticket sales to SeaWorld and attractions that keep wild animals captive.

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BREAKING: Bird Dies in Actor’s Hands on Set of ‘Them That Follow’
BREAKING: Bird Dies in Actor’s Hands on Set of ‘Them That Follow’

Cameras were rolling when a bird reportedly died in “Them That Follow” actor Alice Englert’s hands on set—a needless reminder that animals aren’t entertainers.

Viral Photos Are Graphic Reminders Why No One Should Ride Elephants
elephant rides
Viral Photos Are Graphic Reminders Why No One Should Ride Elephants

As these viral photos reveal, elephants are suffering in the tourism industry. Help PETA end elephant rides and other forced interactions around the world.

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PETA Victory! AAA Northeast Drops SeaWorld
PETA Victory! AAA Northeast Drops SeaWorld

AAA clubs are listening. Help PETA get them all to stop selling SeaWorld tickets.

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Victory! United Airlines Grounds SeaWorld Ticket Sales
Victory! United Airlines Grounds SeaWorld Ticket Sales

United Airlines confirmed that it has stopped selling SeaWorld tickets and removed all mentions of the park from its United Vacations website.

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Victory! UK Parliament Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses in England
Victory! UK Parliament Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses in England

Circus operators across England will no longer be able to exploit wild animals in the name of human entertainment.

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