Animal Planet Stars Asked to Reel in Cruelty
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Animal Planet Stars Asked to Reel in Cruelty

Will Las Vegas’ newest eatery help itself to a side of compassion?

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PETA Asia’s Circus Investigation Is Causing a Stir in China
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PETA Asia’s Circus Investigation Is Causing a Stir in China

PETA Asia’s investigation that exposed animal abuse at circuses in China is reaching millions of people nationwide—and the government is listening.

Update: California Becomes First State to Ban Captive Orca Breeding
Update: California Becomes First State to Ban Captive Orca Breeding

California just passed a landmark bill to protect future orcas.

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This Huge Rally in Madrid May Be the Largest-Ever Demonstration Against Bullfighting
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This Huge Rally in Madrid May Be the Largest-Ever Demonstration Against Bullfighting

On Saturday, thousands of Spanish people gathered in the capital to call for a ban on cruel bullfights.

Did This Roadside Zoo Owner Beat a Leopard to Death?
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Did This Roadside Zoo Owner Beat a Leopard to Death?

Disreputable Wildlife in Need roadside zoo finally gets hit hard by the feds.

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Injured Beluga at the GA Aquarium Is Proof That Captivity Hurts Whales
Injured Beluga at the GA Aquarium Is Proof That Captivity Hurts Whales

Video provided by an eyewitness shows an injured, suffering beluga. So why does the aquarium want more of these animals?

Don’t Beat a Path to Bear Path Acres: It’s Closed Forever
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Don’t Beat a Path to Bear Path Acres: It’s Closed Forever

A longtime PETA target is kaput.

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Were You Upset by What You Saw at SeaWorld? Demand a Refund
Were You Upset by What You Saw at SeaWorld? Demand a Refund

If you bought a ticket to SeaWorld, you may be able to get your hard-earned money back.

Pods of Bodypainted ‘Orcas’ Hold Mass ‘Die-In’ in San Diego
Pods of Bodypainted ‘Orcas’ Hold Mass ‘Die-In’ in San Diego

Thirty-eight. That’s how many orcas have died on SeaWorld’s watch. All of them died prematurely.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Leaves Trail of Blood on Charleston Streets
Horse-Drawn Carriage Leaves Trail of Blood on Charleston Streets

This is just the latest in a string of incidents in Charleston in which horses or carriage riders have been injured.

Victory! California Becomes Second State to Ban Bullhooks
Victory! California Becomes Second State to Ban Bullhooks

California joins Rhode Island, becoming the second state to ban a weapon used to beat and intimidate elephants.

Steve-O Knows ‘It’s Natural to Be Horrified’
Steve-O Knows ‘It’s Natural to Be Horrified’

A side of Steve-O not often seen by the public—watch the comedian’s conversation with PETA about his animal activism.

Horrifying: Spanish Crowd Cheers as Men Kill a BABY Bull
Horrifying: Spanish Crowd Cheers as Men Kill a BABY Bull

The bull was reportedly still nursing from his mother. No “tradition” can justify this horrendous display of human cruelty.

Lion Cub Tries to Attack Toddler During Live TV Broadcast
Lion Cub Tries to Attack Toddler During Live TV Broadcast

A video of a young child screaming as a lion cub attempts to attack her on live TV has recently gone viral on Facebook.

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PETA Gives $10,000 to National Aquarium for Dolphin Sanctuary Move
PETA Gives $10,000 to National Aquarium for Dolphin Sanctuary Move

The National Aquarium’s historic decision is the first by a marine park and a huge victory for captive cetaceans.

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