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Victory! Japan’s Largest Candymaker Ends Experiments on Animals

In these tests, mice and rats were force-fed, injected with chemicals, made to stand on hot plates, killed by neck breaking, and dissected.

Elephant Polo Tournament Is History After PETA’s Investigation Finds Cruelty

PETA’s exposé revealed that elephants are abused in training as well as repeatedly beaten and gouged with sharp, metal-tipped bullhooks during the polo “game.”

Sheep Beaten, Kicked, Cut, and Thrown Around in Scotland

A new breaking investigation by PETA shows workers abusing sheep in the Scottish wool industry.

Sick, Injured, Greyhounds Imprisoned and Bled Repeatedly for Veterinary Clinics in Asia

Video shows that dogs bred for and discarded by the racing industry are imprisoned in barren conditions at Hemopet and bled repeatedly for 18 months or more.

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.