‘The Walking Dead’ Takes a Bite out of Cruelty to Animals
‘The Walking Dead’ Takes a Bite out of Cruelty to Animals

The Walking Dead’s seventh season is bound to be gory—but it won’t be cruel.

Video: Woman Mauled to Death by Tiger in Beijing Drive-Through Safari Park
Video: Woman Mauled to Death by Tiger in Beijing Drive-Through Safari Park

A woman mauled to death by a tiger at this Chinese facility is just the latest human casualty of keeping wild animals locked up for “entertainment.”

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This Is Why Banning the Running of the Bulls Is a Feminist Issue
This Is Why Banning the Running of the Bulls Is a Feminist Issue

Thirty women’s, children’s, and animal-protection groups have come together to demand an end to violence at the San Fermín festival.

This Is What Life Is Like for a Bear in the Chinese Circus Industry
bear forced to do a trick for a Chinese circus
This Is What Life Is Like for a Bear in the Chinese Circus Industry

Meet a bear whose life in the Chinese circus industry is filled with torment.

Victory! Rhode Island Bans Bullhooks
Victory! Rhode Island Bans Bullhooks

One state down, 49 more to go …

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Bear Cubs Hit, Chained, and Deprived in the Chinese Circus Industry
two sun bear cubs forced with a tether to stay standing, with one reaching toward the other
Bear Cubs Hit, Chained, and Deprived in the Chinese Circus Industry

Throughout China, circuses, traveling shows, and roadside zoos force animals—including bears, monkeys, tigers, lions, dogs, and others—to perform for the public.

Show of Force: Hundreds in L.A. Rally Against Ringling Bros.
costumed PETA tigers protest animal circus acts
Show of Force: Hundreds in L.A. Rally Against Ringling Bros.

The largest Ringling protests in the country call on “The Cruelest Show on Earth” to free ALL animals and send them to sanctuaries.

More Than 20 Animals Died When a Touch Pool Tank Stopped Working
More Than 20 Animals Died When a Touch Pool Tank Stopped Working

One more reason to stay away from aquariums.

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This Man’s Death Was Horrible – But What Happens to Bulls Is Much Worse
matador stabbing bull in the back of the neck in Pamplona
This Man’s Death Was Horrible – But What Happens to Bulls Is Much Worse

A matador was gored to death live on Spanish TV this weekend.

Bulls Run to the White House to Tell Obama: Bull Runs Are Bullsh*t
Bulls Run to the White House to Tell Obama: Bull Runs Are Bullsh*t

A stampede of bulls chased visitors outside the White House to ask the president not to be a bully to bulls on his trip to Spain.

Mayor of Pamplona Voices Support for Anti-Bullfighting Protesters!
Mayor of Pamplona Voices Support for Anti-Bullfighting Protesters!

Pamplona’s mayor, Joseba Asirón, voiced support for the protest.

New South Wales, Australia, Announces Historic Ban on Greyhound Racing
Senior greyhound in profile against bed of flowers
New South Wales, Australia, Announces Historic Ban on Greyhound Racing

In a historic milestone for animals, NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced a state-wide ban on greyhound racing, after a “damning” report condemned the cruel industry.

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Mass ‘Bloodbath’ in Pamplona’s Main Square Marks Start of Grisly Running of the Bulls
Mass ‘Bloodbath’ in Pamplona’s Main Square Marks Start of Grisly Running of the Bulls

Dozens of people from all over the world took part in a “bloody” protest against bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls.

12 Iconic Photos From Protests Against the Running of the Bulls
humans on the ground with signs and wearing horns to protest the Running of the Bulls
12 Iconic Photos From Protests Against the Running of the Bulls

Help boost the anti-bullfighting movement by joining the campaign to get more Spanish cities to ban these barbaric events.

Robotic Bear Voiced by Casey Affleck Works to Free Captive Bears
Robotic Bear Voiced by Casey Affleck Works to Free Captive Bears

What is 7 feet tall, looks like a bear, and sounds like Casey Affleck?

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