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Historic Victory for Animals: Israel Becomes First Nation to Ban Fur

July 20, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Today, Minister of Environmental Protection Gila Gamliel signed into law a bill that makes Israel the first country in the world to ban the sale of fur. The historic ban follows years of efforts by local activists, PETA, and PETA Honorary Director Pamela Anderson, which included personally lobbying government officials in Tel Aviv and appeals… Read more »

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What Are the Disadvantages of Animal Testing? PETA Blows the Lid off Laboratory Cruelty

July 18, 2021 Michelle Feinberg Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Why are beagles used so often in animal testing? Are there any benefits to it? What are the disadvantages? Here’s why animal testing is not only unethical but also completely unnecessary.

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PETA Statement on Animal Welfare Violations at UT-Austin

July 15, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Please see PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna’s statement regarding federal documents that reveal three critical animal welfare violations at the University of Texas–Austin: It appears that no animal is safe in the laboratories at the University of Texas–Austin—even beyond the cruel experiments conducted there. According to a just-posted federal inspection report obtained by PETA,… Read more »

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Urgent: PETA Warns That Dogs May Die in Extreme Heat Wave—Vital Tips Here

July 13, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

A dog had to be rescued from a hot car in Fall River over the weekend, and this week’s soaring temperatures—a heat warning is in effect—will put dogs at high risk of enduring heat prostration and death, so PETA is issuing an urgent warning to anyone with a dog: Touch the pavement to ensure that… Read more »

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Sexually Abusing and Bleeding Cows in Milk Test: Penn State, MSG Giant Slammed by PETA

July 10, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Please see PETA Vice President Shalin Gala’s statement regarding a recent animal experiment coauthored by Ajinomoto and Pennsylvania State University: The world’s leading maker of MSG has harmed dogs and other animals for years—and now it’s using cows in experiments that are more like sexual abuse than science. In a recently published experiment at The… Read more »

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These Viral, Graphic Incidents Prove It: Animals Don’t Belong in Circuses

July 7, 2021 Katherine Sullivan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

A tiger convulsing, a distressed bear urinating on herself, a lion mauling a handler—we didn’t need any of these viral incidents to know that animals don’t belong in circuses.

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Victory! Genesco Bans Alpaca After PETA Appeal

July 4, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

After PETA shared a first-of-its-kind exposé revealing that crying alpacas are roughly shorn, cut open, and left bleeding from deep wounds, footwear and accessories retailer Genesco has agreed to ban alpaca fleece from all its brands, which include Johnston & Murphy and Journeys. In thanks, PETA is sending the company a box of delicious vegan… Read more »

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24 Mind-Blowing Facts About Fish, the Superior Beings Swimming in Seas and Streams

June 27, 2021 Danny Prater Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Fish are superior beings with an amazing array of skills that rival those of any comic book’s superhero. Check out these fish facts.

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Is Marineland Emptying Its Tanks? The Transfer of 5 Belugas Is a Good Sign

June 24, 2021 Katherine Sullivan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

Marineland is five belugas lighter, but this time, it’s not because any whales died. Find out how PETA helped to ensure that they won’t be bred or forced to perform at their new home.

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Horse-Whipping Jumper Fined, Suspended After PETA Complaint

June 16, 2021 Brianna Nolan Animal Rights & Environment, PETA

In a move that puts all competitive riders on notice, the United States Equestrian Federation has issued Grand Prix jumper Kevin Lemke a four-month suspension and a $4,000 fine for excessive force after he viciously whipped a horse at California’s Desert International Horse Park. PETA called for a probe after video footage from a January… Read more »

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