In Death, Tilikum Is Finally Free
In Death, Tilikum Is Finally Free

After 30 years in captivity, Tilikum is dead, and PETA is calling on SeaWorld to free the remaining orcas at its parks.

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Victory! India Prohibits Import of Reptile Skins and Certain Furs
Victory! India Prohibits Import of Reptile Skins and Certain Furs

After hearing from PETA India, lawmakers banned the skins of reptiles as well as many from chinchillas, minks, and foxes from entering the country.

Ex-Florida Aquarium Employee Blows Whistle on Alleged Cruelty
Ex-Florida Aquarium Employee Blows Whistle on Alleged Cruelty

A former employee-turned-whistleblower reports that stingrays starved and a nurse shark may have died from food-deprivation training methods.

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Croatia Starts 2017 Off Right by Abolishing Fur Farms
Croatia Starts 2017 Off Right by Abolishing Fur Farms

This is the hope we all need in the new year.

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Science Group Presents Awards for Helping Animals and Humans
Science Group Presents Awards for Helping Animals and Humans

Several scientists won a PETA International Science Consortium award for efforts that will help animals and humans.

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UPDATE: Last Croatian Fur Farm Surrenders 45 Chinchillas
UPDATE: Last Croatian Fur Farm Surrenders 45 Chinchillas

With the help of Sharon Osbourne’s letter to Croatia’s minister of agriculture, the country’s final fur farm agrees to surrender the remaining chinchillas.

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Was This Orca Born Before World War I?
Was This Orca Born Before World War I?

The orca matriarch known as Granny has died.

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The UK’s First-Ever Vegan Tube Takeover
The UK’s First-Ever Vegan Tube Takeover

Just in time for resolution season, a PETA UK ad blitz urges commuters to skip meat-based burgers and drumsticks.

Compassionate Celebrities’ Wishes for 2017
Compassionate Celebrities’ Wishes for 2017

Pamela Anderson, Jona Weinhofen, and August Maturo have high hopes for animals and the planet in 2017.

‘Watership Down’ Author Was a Staunch Animal Rights Advocate
‘Watership Down’ Author Was a Staunch Animal Rights Advocate

Richard Adams’ seminal novel was just the beginning of decades of defending the rights of animals.

‘Princess Leia’ Wanted All Dogs to Be Treated Like Royalty
‘Princess Leia’ Wanted All Dogs to Be Treated Like Royalty

Carrie Fisher will always be remembered for her sensational talent, passion, honesty, love for her dog, and dedication to helping others.

George Michael Was a Friend to Dogs
Animal Companions
George Michael Was a Friend to Dogs

George Michael will be remembered as a music legend who had a big heart and was a great friend to dogs.

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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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Crocodiles Cut Open, Skinned in Vietnam for Leather Bags
Crocodiles Cut Open, Skinned in Vietnam for Leather Bags

Eyewitness footage reveals the horrifying reality for tens of thousands of crocodiles in Vietnam raised and violently killed to make “luxury” leather bags.

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