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Alleged Cruel Crush Video Producers Standing Trial in Philippines

It’s true: One person really can make a difference. In 2011, PETA received a report from a concerned citizen about several disturbing “crush” videos—violent fetish films that depict the …

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Philippine Airlines Caught Lying About Cruel Monkey Transport

Update: Victory – Philippine Airlines recently issued a statement banning the shipping of primates to laboratories.  For months now, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been ignoring or evading questions about …

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Foodie Fridays: The Best Darn Gyros Ever

In my house growing up, gyros (pronounced “yeer-ohs,” for the unfamiliar) were a family favorite. Hot pita bread, cool cucumber sauce, and the most delectable spices known to man—or …

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Not So Many Fish in the Sea

I’ve been a certified open-water diver for more than a month now, but I can already attest that it is absolutely a different world down there. It is exhilarating …

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Who Are the Sexiest Ones of All? Vote Now!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the sexiest ones of all? When it comes to the hottest vegetarian celebrities out there, we can’t pick by ourselves, which is …

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Oslob’s Big Catch

The Philippines is a tropical country with 7,107 islands. It is blessed with lush vegetation, diverse fauna, long stretches of beach, and many different landforms. Tourism, even more than …

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Cruelty Uncovered: Indonesia’s Bandung Zoo

It appears as though every one of the thousands of residents at Bandung Zoo is suffering from serious health issues and displaying signs of zoochosis.

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The Ugly Side of UGGs

There is pain involved in the production of every pair. UGGs are made from wool and leather—in other words, from the body parts of sheep.

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Bear Bile: A Life and Death Sentence

On bile farms, bears are confined to tiny cages for their entire lives—up to 30 years.

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PETA Asks Philippine Airlines to Deplane Monkeys

Update: Victory – Philippine Airlines recently issued a statement banning the shipping of primates to laboratories.  Despite the incessant calls and letters from PETA supporters, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has …

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