What Was a Monkey Doing at Walmart?

Monkeys don’t want to be household novelty “pets.” A pending law would help put an end to this.

The Results Are In: Most U.S. Residents Want End to Crude Experiments on Animals

Have experimenters fooled U.S. residents about what goes on in laboratories that test on animals? Here’s what two surveys found—and what it means for the future of science.

Is Love Blind to Animal Abuse? Why Camel Rides Are a Red Flag

Camels deserve compassion, not tourists on their backs. These social animals are forced to carry tourists in harsh conditions, deprived of everything that makes life meaningful. Let’s leave them alone and scratch them off our bucket lists—here’s why.

Viral Experiments on Animals Highlight a Cruelty Epidemic in Tax-Funded Laboratories

Experimenters are going viral, and the consequences for animals are painful and deadly. Read a sampling of the sick experiments that leave animals to suffer from painful disease symptoms.

PETA Obtains Documents That Reveal Extreme Suffering in NIH Lab

PETA’s lawsuit reveals that dozens of monkeys had chronic infections and diarrhea and were kept thirsty for years.

PETA Scientists’ Coauthored Approach to Cancer Tests Will Save Thousands of Animals

Each time a company uses this approach, hundreds of animals will be spared being force-fed pesticides and ultimately killed.

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Beyond ‘Chimp Crazy’: The PETA Foundation’s Precedent-Setting Legal Battles

The work of the PETA Foundation’s crack legal team goes far beyond what’s shown in HBO’s “Chimp Crazy.” Here are some of our other historic cases!

Debunking the Humane Society of the U.S. Claims About Its Involvement in the Global Animal Partnership

The Humane Society of the United States clarified why it’s sitting on the board of a “humane” certification program—and it’s unconvincing. It’s time for the group to cut its losses and work for real change.

Suspected Georgia School Shooter Killed a Deer First

The suspected Georgia school shooter’s father reportedly called the day his son shot and killed a deer for the first time “the greatest day ever.”

Lies and More Lies: Capitol Hill Monkey Hearing Exposes Deceitful Industry

Testimony from monkey dealers at a congressional hearing stacked with monkey importers and their apologists shows we’re all at risk.

PETA Scientists Applaud Another Step Toward Non-Animal Pyrogen Testing

For years, PETA scientists have urged regulators to accept non-animal methods for pyrogen testing instead of using horseshoe crab blood.

It’s National Iguana Awareness Day! Learn About These Amazing Lizards and How You Can Help Them

It’s National Iguana Awareness Day: Become a lizard whiz by learning interesting facts about these remarkable reptiles—then take action!

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Bruna Griphao: Dolphins Belong in the Ocean—Not in Bathtub Tanks

Bruna Griphao teamed up with PETA Latino for an eye-opening ad about how dolphins used for entertainment really live.

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WATCH: From Just Tryin’ to Survive to ‘Bertie 5’—Now, See Billie Thrive

“My gosh, look at this place,” Billie’s new guardian said with a gasp. See the footage of the now-adopted pit bull chained outside and starved for food, water, and affection—before PETA rescued her.

Take a ‘Tint’! PETA U.K. Urges Farrow & Ball to Ditch ‘Dead Salmon,’ ‘Tallow,’ and Other Anti-Animal Paint Names

We’re not against using colorful language, but one paint company’s anti-animal color names are just plain speciesist. Here’s what PETA U.K. said in a letter to the company.

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