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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.”

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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.

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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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No Spoilers: You Must See ‘Chimp Crazy’ for Yourself!

If you were surprised to learn about tiger cub–breeding mills, just wait until you see how some people fetishize chimpanzees.

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‘Can’t Animals Get One Day of Peace?’ PETA Asks Pennsylvania Governor

Sunday—a holy day for many—should be a time to show mercy for traumatized animals.

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Rats in the Attic? Here’s How I Gently Moved Them On … for Good!

When a clever rat moved into my attic, I didn’t reach for poison or traps or call “pest control.” Here’s how I got them out with compassion and creativity.

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Victory! Chef’s Choice Foods Drops Coconuts Tied to Monkey Labor

In a historic move, Thailand-based Chef’s Choice Foods has confirmed that it no longer obtains coconuts from its home country. Here’s why that’s big news.

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Animal Companions
These Compassionate Cities Are Going Fireworks-Free This Fourth

The frenzy of Fourth of July fireworks can be a nightmare for animals—which is why THESE compassionate cities are embracing animal-friendly celebrations.

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TikToks That Will Make You Sweet on Spiders

If there’s a TikTok trend that has us scrolling, it’s this one. These videos have viewers rethinking their relationship with insects.

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Provocative Ad Puts Father’s Day Activities on Blast: ‘Does Your Daddy Kill Animals?’

Fishing and hunting destroy other animals’ families. PETA’s ad blitz urges your family to choose kind activities this Father’s Day.

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‘Humans and Other Animals’ Is the Movie Event of 2024! Here’s How to Watch It

This comprehensive, entertaining—but not graphic—film is now streaming! Watch it with friends and family on Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play this weekend.

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Lone Star Tick Cookbook next to Gov. Greg Abbott
PETA Wants the Lone Star Tick to Have a Place of Honor in Texas—Here’s What We Asked Gov. Abbott

One bite from the lone star tick can move meaty mouths toward vibrant vegan vittles. PETA urged Gov. Greg Abbott to latch on and celebrate this minuscule mite.

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The Fatal Consequences of Cub-Petting Operations

Multiple incidents in April 2024 laid bare the dangerous—and even fatal—consequences of normalizing direct encounters with bears.

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Will Moseley of ‘American Idol’ Under Fire for Horrifying Hunting Video

“American Idol” contestant Will Moseley’s search for stardom has been ruined by a disturbing hunting video that resurfaced and sparked outrage.

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What’s a Mullet Toss? Five Things to Throw Instead of Fish

Participants in the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss keep hurling fish corpses. Learn how PETA threw a kind “cure” their way to make the event all-inclusive.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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