Category: Newsbreak
The Killing of Freya the Walrus Is Another Reminder to Leave Wildlife Alone
©BBCFreya the walrus went viral for climbing onto boats to nap. Now, she’s dead. Why do humans think animals are selfie props?
Victory! Air France to Ban Transport of Monkeys Following Mile-High PETA Campaign
After a decade of PETA campaigns, Air France has added monkeys to its “No Fly” list. Read on to learn how you can take action for monkeys.
Why Did the Kansas Cows Die? Catastrophic Heat, Farming, and Human Cruelty
Why did thousands of cows in Kansas die? PETA explains why there’s no need to dig for conspiracies when the greed and cruelty of the farming industry are at play.
Video of Bull Escape Proves Rodeos Are No Place for Any Animal
One terrified party involved in this California Rodeo was forced to participate in the event: the bull. Help PETA ban “sports” that harm bulls like him.
Win! Nestlé Partner AGV Products Ends Animal Tests, Thanks to PETA
In some excellent progress for animals, AGV Products Corp., a major Taiwanese company licensed by Nestlé, has ended animal tests following conversations with PETA.
Win! Asian Food Giant ‘Grape King Bio’ Bans Animal Tests, Thanks to PETA
© iStock.com/DanilovaLiliialilechikFollowing talks with PETA, Grape King Bio, a major Taiwanese health food company, has banned animal tests. Find out how to encourage other companies to do the same.
Victory! Monkeys Will No Longer Be Flown by Kenya Airways
Four monkeys escaped the scene of a highway wreck, likely terrified and potentially carrying disease. Help PETA end the transport of these sensitive animals.
20% of Workers Test Positive for COVID-19 at Trident Seafoods
Massive COVID-19 outbreaks are occurring at animal-killing facilities everywhere—most recently, nearly 20% of workers at Trident Seafoods tested positive.
New Studies on COVID-19 Origin Point to Live-Animal Market in Wuhan
Two recently published studies point toward the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic: a live-animal market in Wuhan, China.
PETA Covers Myths and Facts About Meat and the Coronavirus
You have questions about the meat industry’s role in the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and whether meat consumption is safe. PETA has answers.
Coronavirus Vaccine: NIH Isn’t Waiting for Pointless Animal Tests
The first human trial of a vaccine that could protect against COVID-19 has begun—without lengthy tests on animals being done first. Here’s why this is good news for ALL beings.
Killing Sprees at College Labs During COVID-19 Shutdown
Experimenters at two universities deemed animals nonessential and killed them. PETA’s calling them out for wasting tax dollars in this bloodbath.
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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
