3 Reasons to Never Touch an Elephant—According to Science
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3 Reasons to Never Touch an Elephant—According to Science

PETA knows that elephants deserve respect, but now science is backing us up. Read up on a new study that found three reasons you should never touch an elephant.

Flesh-Trafficking Giants Tyson and Perdue to Close Plants in an Attempt to Cut Costs
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Flesh-Trafficking Giants Tyson and Perdue to Close Plants in an Attempt to Cut Costs

Companies like Tyson and Perdue are shutting down slaughterhouses in an effort to cut costs as the demand for meat drops.

PETA Video Shows Disfigured Budweiser Clydesdales in Near-Constant Distress
Clydesdale horses pull a Budweiser carriage
PETA Video Shows Disfigured Budweiser Clydesdales in Near-Constant Distress

Budweiser has turned the iconic Clydesdales it exploits into insect buffets. PETA is calling on the beer brand to back off and let horses keep their tailbones.

PHOTOS: PETA Latino Throws a Fun Fiesta for Its Tenth Anniversary
four attendees of the PETA Latino tenth anniversary party on August 24, 2023
PHOTOS: PETA Latino Throws a Fun Fiesta for Its Tenth Anniversary

Which anniversary milestone did PETA Latino celebrate by throwing a thrilling fiesta? Find out here—and get details about the star-studded evening.

Goodbye to a National Treasure, Bob Barker
Goodbye to a National Treasure, Bob Barker

Farewell to a friend.

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PETA India’s Special Delivery Is Out of This World—Take a Look!
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PETA India’s Special Delivery Is Out of This World—Take a Look!

The Indian Space Research Organisation is showing how everyone can switch to animal-free testing lunar than later—check it out!

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Don’t Let the Navy Fool You: It’s Still Killing Animals in Cruel Tests
Giant ‘Sheep’ Demands That Navy Secretary End Cruel Decompression Tests
Don’t Let the Navy Fool You: It’s Still Killing Animals in Cruel Tests

A push from PETA sunk the U.S. Navy’s deadly and pointless decompression tests on sheep—so why is the military branch still tormenting other animals?

PETA Scientists to Spotlight Animal-Free Research at International Conference
PETA Scientists to Spotlight Animal-Free Research at International Conference

Saving animals in laboratories one presentation at a time. Here’s the groundbreaking research PETA scientists are presenting at a premier international conference in Niagara Falls.

Celebrating a Decade of Celebrity Advocacy: PETA Latino’s Remarkable 10-Year Journey
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Celebrating a Decade of Celebrity Advocacy: PETA Latino’s Remarkable 10-Year Journey

Check out the amazing PETA Latino celebrities who have sparked conversations and inspired action for animal rights over the past 10 years.

Vegan Bento Box Fun: Boost Your Kids’ Lunches With These Ideas
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Vegan Bento Box Fun: Boost Your Kids’ Lunches With These Ideas

Be the talk of the sandbox: Jazz up lunch with a bento box! Take a look at these vegan meal ideas and tools to make lunchtime fun time.

Photos: USDA Violations and How to Spot Them to Help Protect Birds
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Photos: USDA Violations and How to Spot Them to Help Protect Birds

Learn how you can spot violations of the USDA’s latest rules and regulations for birds used for entertainment.

Harvard Still Funding Fraudulent Colombian Operation—Even After NIH Defunded It
Harvard Still Funding Fraudulent Colombian Operation—Even After NIH Defunded It

PETA’s investigation into a fraudulent Colombian operation prompted federal legislation in the U.S.—and NIH defunding. So why is Harvard still backing it?

Lolita’s Suffering Is Over
Lolita at Miami Seaquarium
Lolita’s Suffering Is Over

Let’s all honor Lolita by refusing to buy a ticket to any marine theme park and to continue to call for the development of coastal sanctuaries.

Why You Should Leave ‘Pearl Diving’ off Your Summer Bucket List
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Why You Should Leave ‘Pearl Diving’ off Your Summer Bucket List

Be a compassionate tourist and leave sea life alone. Here’s why you should NEVER participate in pearl-diving attractions.

PETA Calls For Suspension of Racing at Saratoga After 14 Horse Deaths
a horse named Thunder breaks his leg in a race at Saratoga
PETA Calls For Suspension of Racing at Saratoga After 14 Horse Deaths

Summer is a time for easy living—but for 14 horses at Saratoga Race Course, it has only brought death. Check out how PETA’s taking action.

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