Second Person to Receive Peter Singer Prize, After Singer: Ingrid Newkirk
Second Person to Receive Peter Singer Prize, After Singer: Ingrid Newkirk

The group that established the Peter Singer Prize chose its namesake as the first recipient. After Singer, they chose Ingrid Newkirk.

Asmussen Might Win the Derby—but His Horse Won’t
Asmussen Might Win the Derby—but His Horse Won’t

Here’s why we won’t be impressed if Gun Runner or Creator wins the Derby.

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A Crab, a Sperm Whale, and a Manta Ray Float Into a Bar …
A Crab, a Sperm Whale, and a Manta Ray Float Into a Bar …

Life in the ocean is resilient, intelligent, and intriguing, but at the rate that the fishing industry is going, future generations won’t know it.

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‘Pigs’ Protest Trauma Training, Saying ‘Cut Cruelty, Not Animals’
‘Pigs’ Protest Trauma Training, Saying ‘Cut Cruelty, Not Animals’

Watch what happened when PETA Australia supporters dressed as pigs descended on a surgeons’ conference to protest cruel trauma training on live animals.

Rescued Dog Determined to Defeat Blanket Foe
Animal Companions
Rescued Dog Determined to Defeat Blanket Foe

Danny the rescued dachshund mix is a master magician.

Heed the Dancing Condoms: Get Your Cat or Dog Spayed or Neutered
Animal Companions
Heed the Dancing Condoms: Get Your Cat or Dog Spayed or Neutered

There aren’t enough good homes for all the cats and dogs who deserve them. Spaying and neutering can help end the overpopulation crisis.

Pam Anderson to Burger Joint: Drop My Name From Meaty Menu!
Pam Anderson to Burger Joint: Drop My Name From Meaty Menu!

File this one in the “What were they thinking?” category.

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Daniel Berrigan: Peace Activist and Animal Defender
Daniel Berrigan: Peace Activist and Animal Defender

The Rev. Daniel Berrigan was dedicated to promoting peace, so it should come as no surprise that he was also a vocal opponent of violence against animals.

Justin Bieber Poses With Abused Tiger
Justin Bieber Poses With Abused Tiger

We’re calling on Justin and his family never to use animals as selfie props or party entertainment again.

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Save Lives Without Leaving Home: Join PETA’s Text List for Animals
Save Lives Without Leaving Home: Join PETA’s Text List for Animals

Join PETA’s text list and help save animals with just one word—or even one letter. All you need is a mobile phone.

Cloris Leachman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday!
Cloris Leachman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday!

How many animals can one person help in 90 years? If you’re Cloris Leachman, a whole lot!

UPDATE: Mickey Goes for a Walk—and Finds a Home
Animal Companions
UPDATE: Mickey Goes for a Walk—and Finds a Home

While participating in the “Human Walk” event in Chesapeake, Virginia, Mickey catches the eye of his future guardian.

GRAPHIC: Zebra Beheaded and Fed to Tigers at Norway Zoo
GRAPHIC: Zebra Beheaded and Fed to Tigers at Norway Zoo

The zoo admitted that they killed the animal because they had too many.

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PETA Australia Demands Drug Tests for Sheep Shearers
PETA Australia Demands Drug Tests for Sheep Shearers

A new PETA Australia ad is exposing the international wool trade for what it really is: a drug-fueled battleground in which sheep are often beaten and killed.

Making Doves Cry Does Not Honor Prince’s Life
Making Doves Cry Does Not Honor Prince’s Life

Prince was a vegan who spoke out against all types of cruelty to animals. Exploiting animals to “remember” him just doesn’t make sense.

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