Zachary Toliver

Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Dissection Is Dangerous, Unethical, and Unnecessary—Here’s Why
Dissection Is Dangerous, Unethical, and Unnecessary—Here’s Why

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, you can help end cruel, archaic, and pointless dissection.

Hurricane Harvey Rescues and Much More Featured in September News Roundup
Hurricane Harvey Rescues and Much More Featured in September News Roundup

From rescuing animals from hurricane-ravaged Texas to trolling the University of Pittsburgh, check out what PETA and our dedicated supporters accomplished in September.

Video: On This Fur Farm, Starved Animals Resort to Cannibalism for Survival
Video: On This Fur Farm, Starved Animals Resort to Cannibalism for Survival

“[M]inks live here in pairs. If one of them dies, then the other eats it. Foxes are also eating each other.”

New York Says ‘No’ to Cruel Elephant Circus Acts by Adopting Ban
New York Says ‘No’ to Cruel Elephant Circus Acts by Adopting Ban

New Yorkers have proved that they don’t want to see sensitive and complex elephants chained and beaten for circus shows.

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Watch: Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Show, Beaten Back Into Submission
Watch: Bear Snaps at Handler Mid-Show, Beaten Back Into Submission

Every time that animals used for entertainment defend themselves, they’re sending a message loud and clear: “I don’t belong here.”

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(Photos) Jane Goodall, Alan Cumming Host Save the Chimps Gala
(Photos) Jane Goodall, Alan Cumming Host Save the Chimps Gala

Save the Chimps’ 20th Anniversary Gala was as an epic night dedicated to saving animals.

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Animal Circuses Are Archaic and Dying Out, and This Venue Just Proved It
Animal Circuses Are Archaic and Dying Out, and This Venue Just Proved It

More than 620 venues across the country have prohibited archaic animal exhibits.

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Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban
Animal-Abusing Circuses, Count Your Days—Another City Passes Ban

When a ban on wild-animal acts came to a vote in Portland, Maine, every single city council member did right by animals.

This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts
This Will Brighten Your Day: Santa Fe Just Banned Animal Acts

Santa Feans demanded a more compassionate city, and their leaders have delivered.

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Guinea Pigs Will Not Cure Cancer, so Stop Rubbing Your Body With Them
Guinea Pigs Will Not Cure Cancer, so Stop Rubbing Your Body With Them

It’s as baffling as it is horrible.

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Settlement Reached: ‘Monkey Selfie’ Case Broke New Ground for Animal Rights
Settlement Reached: ‘Monkey Selfie’ Case Broke New Ground for Animal Rights

After roughly two years of court battles, the cutting-edge lawsuit that sparked an international conversation about expanding fundamental animal rights has been settled.

Watch Ingrid Newkirk Address Israel’s Massive Animal Rights March
Watch Ingrid Newkirk Address Israel’s Massive Animal Rights March

Some 30,000 activists took to the streets of Tel Aviv, Israel for the largest animal rights march in the country’s history.

Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End
Crippled Elephants at Garden Bros. Circus Are Why Animal Acts Must End

Dr. Ensley confirmed what PETA has known for years: Libby and Bunny are suffering immensely.

You’ll Be Happy to Know That Your Vegan Poop Is Solid Gold
You’ll Be Happy to Know That Your Vegan Poop Is Solid Gold

Eating vegan is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Seals Are the Dogs of the Sea, but at This Festival, People EAT Them
Seals Are the Dogs of the Sea, but at This Festival, People EAT Them

PETA’s “seal” proudly proclaimed, “I’m ME, Not MEAT.”

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