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Thailand Denies Allegations of Abuse Against Monkeys in Coconut Industry
Thailand’s government issued a statement on Wednesday denying PETA’s allegations that monkey labor is exploited to harvest Thai coconuts on an industrial scale.
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PETA Alleges Neglect by Zoo From Netflix's ‘Tiger King'
Federal officials are investigating an Oklahoma zoo made famous in Netflix’s “Tiger King” series after an animal rights group accused it of neglect.
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US States Join Global Push to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics
A growing number of U.S. states are considering a ban on the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals, as advocates argue testing products such as lotions, shampoos and makeup on rabbits, mice and rats is cruel and outdated. The cause has gained support from consumers and many cosmetics companies, but the biggest hurdle is...
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PETA Seeks Information on Decision to Kill Iguanas, Gets $75k Bill
The animal rights group PETA worries the reptiles are not being killed humanely because Florida officials did not offer instructions on how to kill them.
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PETA Ad Asks Marylanders to Give Up Crabs and Go Vegan
PETA is trying to get Marylanders to give up a beloved pastime and go vegan.
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Animal Crackers Break Out of Their Cages in Box Redesign
Mondelez International, the parent company of Nabisco, has redesigned the packaging of its Barnum’s Animals crackers after relenting to pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
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PETA Calls for End to Pony Swim After Fairgrounds Death
The animal rights group PETA wants the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim to end after one of the ponies died at the Virginia carnival grounds.
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SeaWorld San Diego Orca Kasatka Euthanized After Lengthy Illness
A killer whale was euthanized Tuesday after a long treatment for an infection, SeaWorld San Diego officials said.
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Last Orca Born in Captivity Dies
The last killer whale born in captivity under SeaWorld’s former orca-breeding program died Monday at the company’s San Antonio park. Veterinarians were treating the calf for an infection, possibly pneumonia, but her health continued to decline. The park discontinued its breeding program in March 2016.
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No Monkeying Around: San Francisco's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Mulls if Naruto Owns Its Selfies
A curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button was back in the spotlight Wednesday as a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfie photos.
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7 Tips to Keep Pets Safe in a Storm
As we prepare for a March storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow, there are some special steps pet owners can take to keep animals safe.
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PETA Buys Stock in Miami Seaquarium's Parent Company
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it became a shareholder in Miami Seaquarium’s parent company to push the park to release its captive orca into a marine sanctuary.
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Deputies Taking Care of 100 Pigs After Raid at Florida Ranch
Polk County deputies are taking care of nearly 200 farm animals, including more than 100 pigs, they say had been living in deplorable conditions at a rescue ranch in Polk City.
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Jump-Rope With Cat Intestines Was Part of Lesson: District
Animal rights activists are upset after video surfaced showing Texas high school students using a cat’s dissected intestines as a jump rope during a lesson.
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Boy Walking Home Fatally Stabbed in Houston Street
Police say they are searching for a man charged with fatally stabbing an 11-year-old Houston boy walking home from school.
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Coastal Commission Agrees to Expand SeaWorld's Orca Tanks
The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved a plan by SeaWorld San Diego to expand its killer whale tanks, but banned any future breeding of the whales.
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Mattel Dumps “SeaWorld Trainer Barbie” Amid Animal Rights Backlash
“SeaWorld Trainer Barbie” is going to need to freshen up her resume. A Mattel spokesperson has confirmed that the company has ceased production of the doll and the rest of its SeaWorld-related merchandise. “We’re not making the doll anymore,” Alex Clark told NBC News. “Consumers may find it on retail shelves but we are not shipping and not producing the...
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PETA Slams Discovery Channel for “Eaten Alive” Snake Stunt
PETA calls Discovery Channel’s filmmaker, Paul Rosolie, a “fool” for being swallowed by an anaconda for the sake of ratings. PETA’s general counsel says this stunt of swallowing and regurgitating a human will torment the animal.
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Matthew McConaughey Pops a Beer, Throws Footballs in FaceBreakers
Jimmy Fallon and Matthew McConaughey take turns throwing footballs at glass panels painted with their faces, and the first to smash his opponent’s faces wins.
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Jared Leto and Ellen Page Named Sexiest Vegetarians
E! reports that PETA has named the Oscar winner and the “Juno” star as the winners of this year’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity contest.