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They Hang Mice by Their Tails and Watch As the Distressed Animals Struggle to Escape

Experimenters suspend mice upside down by their tails with tape. Then, for six minutes straight, the terrified and distressed animals struggle to right themselves as the experimenters just watch—apparently without any compassion.

 
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Fodor's Takes a Stand Against Elephant Rides After Thousands of You Speak Up

After PETA and more than 96,000 people urged Fodor's to update its travel guides to include information about the cruelty inherent in elephant rides, its website now states, "Riding elephants is cruel." Share the good news, and take action at PETA's action center to help us win more victories for animals.

 
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Help Save Dogs

Sickly dogs are being caged and tormented in a laboratory at Texas A&M University. Help end their suffering!

 
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Everyone in Times Square Gets to See Joaquin Phoenix's New PETA Ad

In his latest PETA campaign, Joker star and animal rights activist Joaquin Phoenix reminds everyone of a very simple truth: "We are all animals."

 
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U.S. Government Agrees With PETA on Importance of Non-Animal Tests

Breaking news! Agreeing with PETA scientists, the U.S. government has stated that federal agencies should track the development and use of non-animal test methods. This move could lead the way to sparing the lives of millions of living, feeling beings.

 
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Betta Fish Q&A: Why These Animals Aren't 'Starter Pets'

In the cruel pet trade, betta fish (aka "Siamese fighting fish") are fighting for their lives—here's what you can do to help them.

 
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We're Making Progress—Now Urge Jimmy Fallon Not to Feature Wild Animals Again

Public opposition to the use of animals for entertainment is stronger than it's ever been, and The Tonight Show is beginning to listen. A representative from the show let PETA know that the episode with animal exhibitor Robert Irwin won't feature wild animals. This is a good sign, but PETA and our supporters won't back down until the show agrees never to force wild animals on stage again.

 
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Experimenter Who Kills Birds Lied, and the Government Doesn't Care

Animal experimenter Gregory Ebel is getting away with murder and lied about the number of birds he was killing, but the U.S. government just shrugged it off instead of doing its job.

 
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Never 21: Stop Supporting the Abuse of Sheep for Fashion

In the wool industry, sheep are systematically beaten, mutilated, and killed for their wool. With so many stylish, animal-friendly, and sustainable clothing options available, let everyone know there's no excuse for cruelty, share these images and videos on Instagram, and be sure to use the hashtag #Never21 in your posts.

 
WHY WEARING WOOL IS CRUEL
 
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Presidential Candidates Chew the Cud With PETA's 'Climate Change Cow'

PETA's "climate change cow" was at the MSNBC Climate Forum 2020 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., greeting presidential candidates one by one to call their attention to animal agriculture's massive contribution to the climate crisis, prompting positive reactions from many in attendance. See the candidates who met our "cow" and learn what you can do in the face of the climate change crisis.

 
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If You Have One Minute to Spare, Watch This #EndSpeciesism Video

In just one minute, actor Kat Graham makes her point—and it's a vital one. Watch this inspiring video and join our fight to #EndSpeciesism.

 
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