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“It Was Raining Pigeons”: Millions Die in Taiwan Sea Races

More than a million homing pigeons die every year during Taiwan’s seasonal pigeon races, grueling sets of seven races over the open ocean from ever-increasing distances. Young birds—not even …

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Malang the Crocodile Swims Free, Once Again

After Malang, a freshwater crocodile who was rumored to be the largest ever caught, was illegally trapped in Liguasan Marsh, PETA sent an urgent plea to Mlang Mayor Joselito …

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China Southern Airlines Fined for Illegally Shipping Monkeys to Labs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has fined China Southern Airlines U.S.$11,600 for illegally shipping 1,380 monkeys over a six-month period in 2013 from breeding facilities in China to laboratories …

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Start an Animal Rights Group in 5 Easy Steps

Doing outreach solo is a great way to help animals, but by forming a local animal rights group, you can increase your effectiveness and your clout. The media, the government, and …

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Factory Farming Is Killing You

Factory farms kill billions of animals and devastate the Earth—but they may be poisoning your body in ways that you don’t even realize. Check out this infographic from Health-Science-Degree.com …

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy ‘Pet’ Birds

This article was written by peta2 staffer Whitney Calk. When I was 9 years old, my parents bought me a cockatiel for Christmas from a local pet store. I …

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Help Animals by Watching Movies With Friends!

Activism comes in many different forms. Sometimes it can be as simple as watching movies with friends and family members and having conversations about them afterward. The following are …

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Cows

Cows are smart, social, and sensitive. Check out this video from PETA U.S., and see for yourself! Posted by Jason Baker

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Spotlight: Something for Kate

Aussie rockers Something for Kate now have something for KFC as well! Something for Kate may play sold-out shows around the world, but one thing is for sure: They …

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Foods That Pack a Protein Punch

The average man over the age of 18 needs 56 grams of protein daily, but people eating a Western diet (which is on the rise in Asia) tend to …

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