How to Tell Real Elephant Sanctuaries From Abusive Exhibitors
How to Tell Real Elephant Sanctuaries From Abusive Exhibitors

You love elephants. Obviously, you don’t want to contribute to their abuse and exploitation. Here’s how to tell true elephant sanctuaries from fake ones.

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The Amazon Rainforest Is Aflame, and Flexitarians Want a Cheat Day?
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The Amazon Rainforest Is Aflame, and Flexitarians Want a Cheat Day?

If you still eat animals, you’re stepping all over Mother Earth, and she’s weeping in response. The planet can’t settle for flexitarianism, so neither can we.

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Influencer Eva Gutowski: Animals Don’t Belong in Tanks
Influencer Eva Gutowski: Animals Don’t Belong in Tanks

Eva Gutowski uses her massive influence—she boasts over 22 million followers across her social channels—to speak up for animals forced to live in cramped tanks.

Are You Following a Sham Sanctuary on Instagram?
Are You Following a Sham Sanctuary on Instagram?

We all love looking at adorable animals on Instagram. But could you be following accounts that are actually harmful to animals? Follow our guide to find out!

These True Tiger Sanctuaries Are Helping Big Cats
These True Tiger Sanctuaries Are Helping Big Cats

Love big cats? Don’t be fooled by fake “sanctuaries” and tall tales about “orphaned” cubs. Here are some true tiger sanctuaries, where big cats are never abused.

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Chimpanzee Yanked Around on Leash, Big Cats Made to Do Tricks With Whip
Chimpanzee Yanked Around on Leash, Big Cats Made to Do Tricks With Whip

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast “Sanctuary” is no refuge for the animals held there. See what PETA uncovered and help us get them to reputable facilities.

Fred Willard Reminds Fans That Fish Have Feelings
Fred Willard Reminds Fans That Fish Have Feelings

Join Fred Willard and PETA for #DontBuyBettaFish Day to help end the suffering that bettas and other fish experience at the hands of the cruel pet trade.

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‘Failed Tests’: PETA’s Campus Cruelty Report
‘Failed Tests’: PETA’s Campus Cruelty Report

Our new resource compiles appalling statistics on some of the animals used in experiments in colleges and universities across the country.

What PETA Wants Every Parent to Know About Pony Rides and Live Carousels
What PETA Wants Every Parent to Know About Pony Rides and Live Carousels

Live pony carousel operators treat animals like inanimate carnival equipment. Beneath a pony’s gentle demeanor and innocent charm is a world of hurt.

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7 Reasons Why Trophy Hunters and Sport Hunters Are One and the Same
7 Reasons Why Trophy Hunters and Sport Hunters Are One and the Same

Faced with worldwide backlash, sport hunters are trying to distance themselves from trophy hunters. Here are seven reasons why they can’t.

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How Does Buffalo Mozzarella Get Its Name? The Answer Is Not What You Think
How Does Buffalo Mozzarella Get Its Name? The Answer Is Not What You Think

This footage will make you swear off cheese for good.

WATCH: Why Wild Animals Don’t Belong on Talk Shows
WATCH: Why Wild Animals Don’t Belong on Talk Shows

Some talk show hosts need new material—only guests who CHOOSE to go onstage should be on TV. Wild animals just want to be left alone.

Christopher von Uckermann: The Tragedy of Corky
Christopher von Uckermann: The Tragedy of Corky

Singer, songwriter, and actor Christopher von Uckermann tells us the tragic story of Corky, an orca who has spent half a century living as a prisoner at SeaWorld.

WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne: ‘My Dogs Are My Life’ (VIDEO)
WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne: ‘My Dogs Are My Life’ (VIDEO)

Washington Mystics superstar, Olympian, and devoted dog mom Elena Delle Donne urges fans to adopt and treat dogs like family in a new PETA PSA.

Why PETA Wins: 5 Secrets to Making Progress for Animals
Why PETA Wins: 5 Secrets to Making Progress for Animals

Flesh-eating zombies? Protesting naked in the dead of winter? You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered, “What on Earth are those PETA people thinking?”

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