Category: Wildlife
Zoo Med CEO Gives 10K Monthly to Organization That’s Rotten to Reptiles
Reptile supply company Zoo Med profits from snakes’ suffering and gives money to organizations that contribute to it.
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.
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.
Dear TikTokers: Stop Catching Gulls for Content
Beachgoers participating in these cruel TikTok videos should be warned: Not only are these videos callous, they might also be illegal.
Bus Stop Ads, Wheelbarrows, and ‘Monkey’ Prisoners: PETA’s Taking On Whole Foods
Bold new ads at bus stops are just one way that PETA is attempting to persuade Whole Foods to ban Thai coconut products. See photos of our international efforts.
PETA to Urge Kroger to Stop Selling Coconut Products Tied to Monkey Labor
Will Kroger do right by monkeys suffering in Thailand’s abusive coconut industry? PETA is confronting the company with a big question at an upcoming meeting.
Special Delivery: PETA Lobs Coconuts at Whole Foods Execs Over Forced Monkey Labor
Here’s why some unusual gifts from PETA are on their way to Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel and the company’s nine regional presidents.
Protesters Arrested, Close Down Whole Foods Over Forced Monkey Labor
Six PETA members wearing monkey masks were arrested inside a Whole Foods’ store in Washington, D.C. See the shocking photos, and find out why.
Mother Swan Killed and Eaten During Memorial Day Weekend; 3 Teens Arrested
After police arrested three Syracuse teens for allegedly killing a mother swan, PETA made an urgent plea to schools.
Rocket Raccoon Is a ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’—Learn How YOU Can Be a Guardian of Raccoons
Raccoons face many dangers in the urban jungle. Learn how you can be a real-life guardian of these smart, curious animals.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Returns—How YOU Can Help Real Animals Like Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle
The remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is sure to make a splash, so we’re reminding everyone to help real sea animals.
The Perilous Ripple Effects That Lead Ammo Has on Animals, Humans, and the Planet
While all hunting causes harm, PETA targets the widespread dangers of poisonous lead ammunition to wildlife, humans, and the environment.
Blue Lobsters Have Better Luck, so PETA Releases Dye Kit to Save Them All
PETA’s chemical-free blue dye binds to lobster shells for up to six months when squeezed into water. Here’s how it could help save lives.
Chili’s Is Changing Children’s Placemats to Help Wild Animals?
What did parrots, monkeys, and Chili’s children’s placemats have in common that required a change? PETA has the compassionate scoop.
PETA Saves Animals in the Aftermath of Syria, Turkey Earthquakes
From perilous food shipments to Syria to miraculous recoveries in Turkey—don’t miss the latest updates on the earthquake aftermath and how you can support PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.
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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?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind