UPDATE: New Yellville ‘Turkey Drop’ Sponsors to Spare Turkeys
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UPDATE: New Yellville ‘Turkey Drop’ Sponsors to Spare Turkeys

For more than 70 years, Yellville has held a cruel “turkey drop.” Learn about this barbaric event and those who have worked to end it.

WATCH: Bear Forced to Present Ball During Russian Soccer Match
WATCH: Bear Forced to Present Ball During Russian Soccer Match

The bear is the symbol of Russia, so PETA hopes the country’s people will show compassion and national pride and stop abusing these animals.

PETA-Led Coalition Sues USDA for Covering Up Animal-Welfare Violations
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PETA-Led Coalition Sues USDA for Covering Up Animal-Welfare Violations

The agency claims to support animal safety but is protecting animal abusers and hiding its actions instead. PETA is demanding transparency.

What Do Nat Geo, a Vegan Saudi Prince, and ‘Game of Thrones’ Have in Common?
What Do Nat Geo, a Vegan Saudi Prince, and ‘Game of Thrones’ Have in Common?

Places like SeaWorld better watch their backs—people are obsessed with Ocean Odyssey animated aquariums, and they haven’t even opened yet.

Why PETA Wanted to Love ‘Rampage’—but Just Couldn’t
Why PETA Wanted to Love ‘Rampage’—but Just Couldn’t

A film about a man’s unwavering bond with a gorilla sounds like one PETA would love, right? Here’s why we’re giving it little to no praise.

PETA-Proposed Technology Will Spare Horses Used for Racing
Brown horse in field of yellow flowers
PETA-Proposed Technology Will Spare Horses Used for Racing

Pop-up donation screen will enable bettors to contribute to retirement for racing thoroughbreds.

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PETA Weighs In on Florida’s Consideration of an Elephant-Ride Ban
PETA Weighs In on Florida’s Consideration of an Elephant-Ride Ban

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is taking comments about the state’s elephant-ride rule—and you know PETA has some.

PHOTOS: Dead and Injured Elephants Cover a Spanish Highway After Circus Truck Crashes
PHOTOS: Dead and Injured Elephants Cover a Spanish Highway After Circus Truck Crashes

Stunned drivers and pedestrians gaped as elephants roamed the highway. The dead elephant was reportedly removed from a ditch, where her body had landed following the crash.

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Orca Katina’s Dorsal Fin Split Open at SeaWorld Orlando
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Orca Katina’s Dorsal Fin Split Open at SeaWorld Orlando

Orca Katina’s dorsal fin was split open—a potentially life-threatening injury—during an encounter with incompatible tankmates.

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While Lolita Suffers in a Tiny Tank, PETA Fights for Her Release
While Lolita Suffers in a Tiny Tank, PETA Fights for Her Release

Read the story of the years-long battle to reunite Lolita with her family.

USDA Cites ‘Embarrassment’ as Cause for Withholding Roadside Zoo Files
USDA Cites ‘Embarrassment’ as Cause for Withholding Roadside Zoo Files

This censorship of critical information about an animal abuser is just the latest example of the USDA’s lack of transparency.

This Couple Forced a 61-Year-Old Alligator to Do Their Gender Reveal
This Couple Forced a 61-Year-Old Alligator to Do Their Gender Reveal

What better way to do a sex reveal than by dragging a 61-year-old, partially blind alligator into a crowd while blasting music?

PETA Raises a Glass to the End of Elephant Polo
PETA Raises a Glass to the End of Elephant Polo

Johnnie Walker and Campari Group end their sponsorship of the cruel elephant polo contest.

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I Saw Something. I Said Something.
Brown mixed-breed dog lying on carpet
I Saw Something. I Said Something.

While working on the set of a film called “Crazy Alien,” I saw something that will stay with me forever. Here’s why you, too, should speak up.

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‘Isle of Dogs’ Gets Right What ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ and ‘Crazy Alien’ Got So Horribly Wrong
‘Isle of Dogs’ Gets Right What ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ and ‘Crazy Alien’ Got So Horribly Wrong

Dogs take on leading roles in Wes Anderson’s new heartwarming film. Instead of using real dogs, they’re brought to life through stop motion.

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