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Victory! South Korea Ends Cruel Poisoning Test on Dogs

Following a PETA U.S. appeal, South Korea has joined Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the U.S. in stopping a deadly pesticide test on dogs.

Video: This Lion’s Seizure Is Another Reason Why the Manila Zoo Needs to Close

A video showing a lion called Rapee having a seizure in his enclosure at the Manila Zoo has gone viral.

Victory! Burberry Bans Fur and Angora

The brand has announced that it’s ditching these cruelly obtained materials.

Victory! New Zealand Bans Mulesing Mutilations of Sheep

After pressure from animal advocates, the country has passed a law banning one of the worst abuses endured by sheep in the wool industry.

Actor Han Geng Speaks Out Against Animal Circuses

Former Super Junior member Han Geng has teamed up with PETA Asia to spread the word that animals are not ours to use for entertainment.

VIDEO: Ants Trapped in Acrylic Nails Run Frantically, Seem Desperate for Freedom

In the caption, the nail salon claims, “[N]o animals were harmed during the making of this video.” Here’s why that is so wrong.

Breaking Investigation: Sheep in the U.K. Beaten, Stomped on, Cut, and Killed for Their Wool

A disturbing PETA investigation of the wool industry in the UK shows workers beating, stomping on, kicking, mutilating, and throwing around sheep.

Victory! Nine Japan-Based Companies End Tests on Animals

Now, thousands of mice, rats, and hamsters won’t suffer for these corporations’ beers, soft drinks, candy, or condiments, as they end tests on animals.

Police Raid Spares Birds from Having Their Legs and Wings Slashed

Following a police raid initiated by PETA India, birds will be spared being cut open with sharp strings.

Sri Lanka’s Shameful Elephant Abuse

Elephants used in Sri Lanka’s tragic tourist trade often spend their entire lives in chains, alone, forced to give rides day after day.