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Top Five Animal Athletes

Malene Thyssen/Creative Commons There are some pretty impressive vegetarian athletes out there, including Carl Lewis, the sprinter named “Olympian of the Century,” as well as four-times Mr. Universe Bill …

Miranda Kerr Says ‘No’ to Animal Testing

Kora Organics, the organic skin-care line started by supermodel Miranda Kerr, is the latest Australian company to join PETA U.S.’ Caring Consumer list – a comprehensive list of companies …

Cow’s Milk Is for Calves, Babies!

According to a report in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last year, children who are not exposed to either cow’s milk or the proteins found in milk products …

Many Hands (and Voices) Make Light Work

This widely used expression is as true today as it was centuries ago. When there are lots of people helping to get something done, they will achieve more and …

Bowerbirds—Nature’s Interior Designers

There are countless displays and rituals to be seen in the natural behavior of animals around the world. But when it comes to a flair for design and attention …

Monkey Mayhem at Monkey Mountain in Thailand

During a recent visit to Thailand, I wanted to see some of the country’s beautiful animals but didn’t want to contribute to any animal exploitation (which is rife in …

Busted in Buenos Aires—Animal Smuggler Gets Nabbed

A Czech man named Karel Abelovsky got busted at a Buenos Aires airport trying to smuggle a whopping 247 animals onto a plane headed for Madrid. As Abelovsky attempted …

Amazing Animal Moms

There are many wonderful displays of devotion in the animal world. But surely one of the most compelling is the love and devotion many animals show their young. When …

Protest Roundup: Manila Goes Bananas, Bangkok Goes Green, and Activists Get Cagey in Hong Kong

Staunch PETA supporter Nadia Chalabi donated her vacation time to help lead a series of captivating protests in Southeast Asia. First, PETA’s vegetarian appeel on the Manila Bay boardwalk …

Foodie Fridays: Minestrone Soup

This home-style soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so you can make a big pot …