Video: Baby Dolphin Reportedly Dies While Being Forced to Perform
Video: Baby Dolphin Reportedly Dies While Being Forced to Perform

Another day, another dolphin dies in captivity. This time, the victim was only 9 days old.

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‘Some People Just Don’t Need Animals,’ Says Judge After Chained Dog Dies
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‘Some People Just Don’t Need Animals,’ Says Judge After Chained Dog Dies

While Molly’s owners’ conviction is only right, it can’t undo the immense suffering that this dog endured. Helping us help animals like her is easy—here’s how.

Woman Shoves Sick Dog Into Trunk of Car After Shelter Turns Them Away
Woman Shoves Sick Dog Into Trunk of Car After Shelter Turns Them Away

This is another example of the dangers that unwanted animals face when shelters make it difficult for people to do the right thing and bring them in.

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Bolivia Is on Fire, Too—How Many Forests Will Burn Before We All Go Vegan?
Bolivia Is on Fire, Too—How Many Forests Will Burn Before We All Go Vegan?

Stop crying over rainforest destruction if your mouth is full of meat—there’s no hope without action. Here’s how we can all act in the best way possible.

Authorities Say Tiger Exhibitor Stole Donations Solicited for Animals
Authorities Say Tiger Exhibitor Stole Donations Solicited for Animals

Authorities say that Dade City’s Wild Things owner Kathryn Stearns begged for donations for animal care—then used the money for personal expenses.

Fantastic News for Foxes! Luxury Brand Balmain Bans Fur
Fantastic News for Foxes! Luxury Brand Balmain Bans Fur

PETA is celebrating, as Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, announced that he would no longer use fur

Man Who Held Lions Captive for Entertainment Killed by Them
Man Who Held Lions Captive for Entertainment Killed by Them

How many more ways do animals have to tell us that they aren’t ours to confine and use for our entertainment?

Dog in Shelter Enjoys a Fun Day out on the Town—and Gets Adopted
Animal Companions
Dog in Shelter Enjoys a Fun Day out on the Town—and Gets Adopted

Just try not to get happy while you watch this spunky little girl explore the world, make new friends (human and nonhuman), sip her puppuccino, and smile.

He Reported Animal Abuse at the State Fair—Then Got Banned for Life
He Reported Animal Abuse at the State Fair—Then Got Banned for Life

The Iowa State Fair is under fire after a man who recorded alleged cruelty to animals was banned for life—but the suspected abusers weren’t.

People Etch Their Names Into Elderly Rhinoceros’s Back
People Etch Their Names Into Elderly Rhinoceros’s Back

Does it really need to be expressly stated that animals shouldn’t be treated like chalkboards?

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Is the Meat Industry Fueling the Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires?
Is the Meat Industry Fueling the Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires?

Experts say that the Brazilian Amazon fires are the work of humans, either deliberately or by accident. Who profits from the utter destruction?

Paralyzed Animals, Cubs in Freezer Uncovered at Captive Big-Cat Ranch
Paralyzed Animals, Cubs in Freezer Uncovered at Captive Big-Cat Ranch

Officials find big cats and cubs paralyzed, jerking, dead in a freezer, and suffering from mange at a facility likely part of the wildlife tourism industry.

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AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk A/S Stick Up for Animals!
AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk A/S Stick Up for Animals!

These industry leaders are helping PETA end abusive and pointless forced swim tests on small animals worldwide.

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Progress for Captive Elephants! AZA Zoos Ditch Bullhooks
Progress for Captive Elephants! AZA Zoos Ditch Bullhooks

Progress for captive elephants! After years of PETA pressure, AZA zoos will phase out the use of bullhooks. Learn more about this long-overdue development.

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Fish-Hauling Truck Struck by Big Rig, Countless Goldfish and Koi Killed
Fish-Hauling Truck Struck by Big Rig, Countless Goldfish and Koi Killed

This fatal reminder that animals aren’t freight was an avoidable one. Please, let fish live in peace—never support pet stores that sell them (or any animal).

Photo courtesy of California Highway Patrol–Merced
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