All These Teens Want for Christmas Is Freedom for Corky
All These Teens Want for Christmas Is Freedom for Corky

Compassion is at the top of their holiday lists, so they’re asking SeaWorld “Grinch” Joel Manby to release Corky, the world’s longest-held captive orca.

Horse Drowns After Pulling Carriage Into Ice-Covered River
Horse Drowns After Pulling Carriage Into Ice-Covered River

If you weren’t horrified by this archaic industry before, you will be after reading this story.

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The Pits: Cruel Roadside Zoos Prevent Bears From Hibernating
The Pits: Cruel Roadside Zoos Prevent Bears From Hibernating

Bears have an innate need to lie low at this time of the year—but many are still on display to keep the cash registers ringing.

As a SeaWorld Shareholder, PETA Submits Resolution to Retire Orcas
As a SeaWorld Shareholder, PETA Submits Resolution to Retire Orcas

Owning stock in SeaWorld gives PETA—and animals—a voice in the boardroom.

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Live Nativity Scene Closed After Man Punches Camel (VIDEO)
Live Nativity Scene Closed After Man Punches Camel (VIDEO)

Live animals do not belong in bustling, crowded areas for Christmas displays.

Ryan KC Wong
‘Tis the Season for Animal Rights
‘Tis the Season for Animal Rights

We don’t need to exploit our four-legged friends to keep the magic of the holiday season for kids.

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Dead Ponies From a Dutch Amusement Park Are Being Sold as Burgers
Dead Ponies From a Dutch Amusement Park Are Being Sold as Burgers

If the idea of eating a pony makes you uncomfortable, it’s time to start thinking about the other animals you eat.

Rare Double Fine for Dangerous Elephant Escape
Rare Double Fine for Dangerous Elephant Escape

Circuses that “share” animals also share liability when something goes wrong.

Photo by Deborah Robinson
Who Rescued Whom? Grab a Tissue Before Reading This Horse Rescue Story
Who Rescued Whom? Grab a Tissue Before Reading This Horse Rescue Story

A former racehorse and his rescuer will share a happy future together.

PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum
PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum

His grim existence has changed public opinion about keeping orcas in tanks.

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‘Christmas’ Penguins Dressed Up, Exploited as Photo Props in Japanese Park
‘Christmas’ Penguins Dressed Up, Exploited as Photo Props in Japanese Park

A disturbing video showing a group of penguins dressed in Christmas outfits and being corralled for photo ops has gone viral.

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Kentucky Derby Champion Saved From Slaughter
Kentucky Derby Champion Saved From Slaughter

Despite being a world-famous champion, Charismatic’s days could have been numbered after he was retired from breeding in Japan.

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Ja! German Travel Agencies Stop Offering Trips to SeaWorld
Ja! German Travel Agencies Stop Offering Trips to SeaWorld

Thanks to PETA Germany, travel agencies in Deutschland are saying “nein” to SeaWorld, too.

5 Ways PETA Asia Became an Animal Rights Groundbreaker in China
5 Ways PETA Asia Became an Animal Rights Groundbreaker in China

Circuses have been raided, and millions of people online can’t look away. PETA Asia is on fire.

Crowd Screams in Terror as Lion Circus Act Turns Deadly
Crowd Screams in Terror as Lion Circus Act Turns Deadly

The lion has been pulled from performing, but it’s unclear what will happen to him next.

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