Elena

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

VIDEO: Jamaica Zoo Employee Taunts Lion, Loses His Finger
VIDEO: Jamaica Zoo Employee Taunts Lion, Loses His Finger

A Jamaica Zoo worker taunted a lion, and what happened next horrified visitors. Watch the footage—and never visit a roadside zoo.

‘Hell of a Steak’ Commercial Reveals How the Planet Pays the Price for Your Steak Dinner
‘Hell of a Steak’ Commercial Reveals How the Planet Pays the Price for Your Steak Dinner

Would you skip the steak if you knew the true environmental cost of it? Take a look at this powerful anti-meat ad that aired during the 2022 Eurovision contest.

What Is Mpox (Monkeypox)? Here’s What You Need to Know
What Is Mpox (Monkeypox)? Here’s What You Need to Know

When laboratories abduct our fellow primates from their forest homes to use them in cruel experiments, diseases like monkeypox can spread to human populations.

Save a Horse—Ride a Horseless Carriage! Charleston Business Unveils City’s First Electric Carriage
Save a Horse—Ride a Horseless Carriage! Charleston Business Unveils City’s First Electric Carriage

Save a horse—ride a horseless carriage! See what a Charleston business owner did to help horses exploited in his city.

American Humane Continues to Overlook Cruelty, Certifies Petco as Its First ‘Pet’ Provider
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American Humane Continues to Overlook Cruelty, Certifies Petco as Its First ‘Pet’ Provider

With the launch of its certified “pet” provider program, it appears that American Humane’s deception continues.

VIDEO: 2022 Kentucky Derby Winner ‘Rich Strike’ Punched in the Face by Outrider
VIDEO: 2022 Kentucky Derby Winner ‘Rich Strike’ Punched in the Face by Outrider

Watch what happened to racehorse Rich Strike after he won the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Here’s how PETA is taking action.

‘I Am Traumatized’: Whistleblower Tells PETA of Her Experiences as a ‘Swim With Dolphins’ Photographer
‘I Am Traumatized’: Whistleblower Tells PETA of Her Experiences as a ‘Swim With Dolphins’ Photographer

A former photographer of “swim with dolphins” encounters said it was one of the worst experiences of her life. Find out why.

Veterinarian Responsible for Racehorse Laoban’s Death Gets License Suspended
Veterinarian Responsible for Racehorse Laoban’s Death Gets License Suspended

The license of the veterinarian responsible for racehorse Laoban’s death has been suspended. But is it enough?

Companies Cited After PETA Uncovers Monkeys Illegally Shipped Across the U.S., Destined for Torment in Labs
Companies Cited After PETA Uncovers Monkeys Illegally Shipped Across the U.S., Destined for Torment in Labs

We caught infamous Worldwide Primates violating a law meant to protect the public. Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture has acted.

VIDEO: Elephant Forced to Give Rides Endures Violent Beating at Thai Tourist Attraction
VIDEO: Elephant Forced to Give Rides Endures Violent Beating at Thai Tourist Attraction

After watching this footage taken at a tourist spot in Thailand, you’ll never step foot in any attraction that offers cruel elephant rides.

Celebrating Earth Day? See How PETA Has Taken Action Against the Climate Catastrophe
Celebrating Earth Day? See How PETA Has Taken Action Against the Climate Catastrophe

To honor Earth Day, PETA is reflecting on some eye-catching demonstrations we’ve held to fight the climate catastrophe.

Victory! Kikkoman Stops Funding UW-Madison’s Cruel Tests on Animals
Victory! Kikkoman Stops Funding UW-Madison’s Cruel Tests on Animals

After a plea from PETA, the world’s top soy sauce maker will stop funding tests on animals conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Urge others to follow!

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VIDEO: Dolphin Attacks Trainer at Miami Seaquarium in Shocking Footage
VIDEO: Dolphin Attacks Trainer at Miami Seaquarium in Shocking Footage

Shocking footage of a trainer being attacked at the Miami Seaquarium went viral. But what’s shown in the video isn’t the whole story…

Photos: These Grisly Photos Reveal the Bloodshed of Argentina’s Hunting Season
Photos: These Grisly Photos Reveal the Bloodshed of Argentina’s Hunting Season

These grisly photos reveal animals who were violently killed during Argentina’s hunting season. Speak out against hunting!

The Next Pandemic? First American Tests Positive for Bird Flu H5N1 and 5.3 Million Hens Killed in Iowa
The Next Pandemic? First American Tests Positive for Bird Flu H5N1 and 5.3 Million Hens Killed in Iowa

See what happened to workers at one of the world’s largest egg factories after the largest mass slaughter on any factory farm in the country.

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