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What Makes Renee Olstead’s Heart Break?

American actor and jazz singer Renee Olstead took time out from her busy schedule to visit Mali, the Manila Zoo’s lonely and miserable elephant.

Pearls: Cruelty Under the Sea

There is nothing beautiful about the torture and death of millions of animals. Pearls are stolen from living beings, oysters, who are exploited and murdered. They form when an …

Living With Insects: 5 Essential Tips

A little bite here, a little sting there, and you might end up tossing and turning in bed all night trying to reach that itchy spot on your body. …

Suan Palm Farm Nok, Thailand’s Cruel Bird Factory

In almost every corner of world, you can find horrific animal parks and appalling attractions, some of which try to fool tourists by billing themselves as “sanctuaries” or “eco-tourism” …

The Ethics of a New World

In my many years as a vegan, a vegetarian, and an animal rights activist, I have met countless compassionate, caring people dedicated to helping animals. The world has changed …

‘The Hobbit’: Unexpected Cruelty

New Zealand has been buzzing with excitement at the upcoming release of The Hobbit, but disturbing allegations of a slew of animal deaths on set have left a dark …

Get Off My Back!

Would you want to carry someone around on your back all day? How about seven days a week, 365 days a year—even during sweltering heat? That’s the life of …

Chinese Scientists Learn Non-Animal Testing

Thanks to a grant from PETA U.S., scientists in China are learning how to test cosmetics in a test tube instead of on animals. The Institute for In Vitro …

Broken Silence 269: Branding in Israel

“Fear is fear. Blood is blood. Suffering is suffering.” These are the words that hung in the background as three activists in Tel Aviv had their bodies branded with …

Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter: A Dying Industry (Infographic)

Every year, the Canadian government allows fishers in their off season to bludgeon and shoot seals to death. The U.S., the E.U., Mexico, and Russia—which had been importing 95 …