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Coronavirus Vaccine: This Time, NIH Isn't Waiting for Pointless Animal Tests

The first human trial of a vaccine that could protect against COVID-19 has begun—without lengthy and useless tests on animals being done first. Experiments on animals slow down the search for treatments and cures for human disease and waste valuable resources.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR ALL ANIMALS

CORONAVIRUS GOES STRAIGHT TO HUMAN TRIALS—PETA SAYS MAKE THIS STANDARD. 
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Myths and facts

Myths and Facts About Meat and the Coronavirus: PETA Breaks It Down

Many people worldwide now have questions about the meat industry's role in the COVID-19 outbreak and whether meat consumption is safe. PETA has answers.

THE LINK BETWEEN MEAT AND COVID-19
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PETA Isn’t Slowing Down

If you have the means, please keep our work for animals going strong during the uncertain weeks ahead by donating right now—even $3 can make a difference during this hectic time.

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Lonely Monkeys Locked in Cramped Cages Tear Out Their Hair at Johns Hopkins

These monkeys at Johns Hopkins University laboratories tore out their own hair, likely from stress, and some have untreated medical conditions. Experimenters treat the monkeys like laboratory tools, rather than viewing them as intelligent, loving animals who are capable of feeling pain, anxiety, and depression and who deserve to be free.

HOW TO HELP ANIMALS IN LABORATORIES
here is some rare good news

A COVID-19 Silver Lining: Unexpected Benefits for Animals

To help people cope with fear and anxiety over the coronavirus, PETA is offering something to smile about by sharing some rare good news about COVID-19.

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the reality of the wool industry

Workers Dropped This Sheep on Her Bloody Wound After Burning Off Her Tail

Australian actor Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood presents the heartbreaking story of one sheep who was repeatedly mutilated, stomped on, and finally killed for wool. Spread the word—wool is not just a haircut. 😢

YOU'LL NEVER BUY WOOL AFTER THIS
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Self-Quarantined? Perfect Time to Pick Up 'Animalkind'

If COVID-19 has you stuck at home, there's no better time to read the book that BookAuthority has deemed one of the best animal behavior books of all time.

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urge colleges to end animal tests

Coronavirus Shuts Down Universities, Prompts Mass Killing in Animal Labs

Schools are shutting down experiments and killing animals who apparently weren't considered "critical" to the testing in the first place. Animals should never be treated like disposable laboratory equipment.

URGE COLLEGES TO END ANIMAL TESTS
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Chrysler Dealership Is Third Major Sponsor to Cut Ties With Iditarod This Month

PETA members and supporters took action, sending more than 250,000 e-mails to Chrysler—and it worked! This huge victory wouldn't have been achieved without kind folks like you. However, dogs are still being forced to run in this deadly race, so let's keep the momentum going and urge Millennium Hotels and Resorts to do the same.

URGE OTHERS TO FOLLOW SUIT
reasons to go vegan

Eating Meat Isn't Just Killing Animals—It's Also Threatening Human Health

Deadly viruses, devastating forest fires, accelerating climate change—eating animals has apocalyptic consequences. This is the year to go vegan, and PETA has a free vegan starter kit waiting just for you.

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teach compassion right at home

Teach Compassion With TeachKind's FREE Curriculum Kit

The "Share the World" kit is perfect for teaching elementary school students the Golden Rule as well as the importance of compassion and empathy. You can order the kit or simply download the curriculum online, making this resource perfect for both classrooms and teaching children right at home.

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PETA Podcast #111: Coronavirus Vaccine Goes Straight to Human Trials—PETA Says Make This Standard

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Chimpanzee youngsters can outsmart college students in video memory games.