Animal rights
Watch adorable blind rescue goat floating in pool with "favorite person"
"Every animal deserves this kind of a life," commented a user, while another wrote, "Livin La vita goata."
PETA reveals most beautiful vegan celebrities of 2023
"The Little Mermaid" and "The Last of Us" actors have been recognized as PETA's official most beautiful vegans of 2023.
Over 1,000 whales are still brutally slaughtered each year
Data from the IWC shows that Iceland, Japan, and Norway continue to kill over a thousand fin whales, Bryde's whales, minke whales, and sei whales each year.
Horror discovery of dead and dying pythons crammed into small tanks
The surviving snakes were found emaciated amongst the corpses of their dead neighbors, having been kept in a garage without adequate food, water and heat.
The Pescatarian dilemma—experts weigh in on whether fish really feel pain
"There is no ethical way to eat fish at this time," argued philosopher and animals rights activist Peter Singer.
Polar bear rejected by mother finally reunited with family
The polar bear, Laerke, was rejected by its mother at 2 days old after a medical issue, so was raised separately from her twin sister Astra.
Budweiser makes new enemy with pro-America ad
Animal rights activists criticized the use of a horse with a "cruelly amputated" tail in a patriotic ad in the latest controversy for the beer company.
Sanctuary could have saved "loneliest orca"—instead she died in captivity
The killer whale, known as Kiska, had been in captivity for more than 40 years after being captured near Iceland as a youngster.
Frozen dead pigs spotted suspended above city streets in bizarre incident
A spokesperson for the international animal-rights organization DxE said it carried out the act in Montreal to draw attention to global meat consumption.
Pamela Anderson discusses her ties to Vladimir Putin, Julian Assange
"He kind of got a kick out of me," Anderson told "Variety" of the Russian president, while she described WikiLeaks' Assange as "so passionate about life."
Prince Harry killing stag was "epitome of privilege," PETA says
PETA told Newsweek it hoped Harry would "use his influence to help save wildlife" after he detailed a stag hunt in his new book, "Spare"
Prince Harry's reputation is on cusp of "spontaneous combustion" in U.S.
Prince Harry's 'Spare' is the fastest selling non-fiction book in history but a PR expert tells Newsweek his strategy "puts him on a powder keg" with Gen Z.
Prince Harry's face was pressed into wound of a stag he killed in ritual
Prince Harry said he felt he had "been good to that stag" because he killed it with a painless shot "clean through the heart."
Shock as barking dog alerts owner to tiger walking just feet away
Contrary to popular belief, white tigers are not a rare separate breed of tiger, but rather their color is down to a genetic mutation.
Elephant kept in concrete pit for 50 years dies just 5 months after rescue
"She was perfect," said Scott Blais, CEO of Global Sanctuary for Elephants. "She was one of those elephants that stole my heart from the get-go."
Animal rights activists hit out at Bobby Wagner after "excessive" tackle
Linebacker Bobby Wagner took down a protester from the group Direct Action Everywhere who ran on to the field during the Los Angeles Rams' game at San Francisco 49ers.
Captive Dolphin Dies From Lung Infection on Las Vegas Strip at Just 19
Over half of the Mirage Casino's dolphins have died young in the 22 years since the habitat opened.
Dog on Brink of Death at Puppy Farm Makes Incredible Transformation
One of 39 dogs seized by authorities and placed for adoption, Ruthie's new life is thanks to an undercover investigation by PETA.
Kim Basinger Calls for Dog Meat Ban in South Korea: 'The World is Watching'
"Korea has a unique chance to make a statement to the world," Basinger wrote in an op-ed published by "The Korea Daily."
How You Can Take in One of 4,000 Beagles Rescued in Virginia
Thousands of beagles are being rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia, where many were bound for laboratory experiments.
Alec Baldwin Speaks Out Against 'Sleazy' Bear Cub Petting For PETA
"Each cub is an infant who writhes and cries when torn from their adoring mother and denied that crucial bond," the actor says in a new PETA campaign.
Huge 100-year-old Sturgeon Caught by Newbie Fishermen, Thrown Back in River
It took two hours to wrestle the 10 foot long sturgeon into the boat on Fraser River, British Columbia.
Judge Rules Elephant Is Not a 'Person,' Will Not Be Freed From NYC Zoo
Activists have argued that the elephant is lonely and should be able to sue under habeus corpus rights.
Fisherman Charged after Horrific Video Shows Octopus Being Torn Apart Alive
The Florida Keys fisherman has been charged with animal cruelty.
Thirty Dogs, Cats Found Dead in Cages in Animal Rescue CEO's Home: Police
"It's appalling and it's heartbreaking," said a sheriff. "This is someone who was entrusted by the community to care for these animals."
Animal Lovers Strip in Protest Ahead Of Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Animal activists have stripped down to protest against royal guards' iconic bearskin hats ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
What Is Debarking a Dog and Why It Should Be Illegal, According to Experts
Veterinarians and animal advocates say the surgery has no medical benefits but presents plenty of risks. They outline alternative ways to handle a noisy dog.
Killing Excess Lab Animals Could One Day Be Considered a Crime in Germany
Huge numbers of "excess" animals, which are never used in experiments, are killed in the process of breeding creatures for medical research.
Seal Slaughter Starts in Canada Just Weeks After Mothers Give Birth
The Canadian government said Magdalen Islands sealers are permitted to slaughter harp seals from March 17.
Horrendous YouTube Video Showed Baby Monkey Being Tortured
Almost 500 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute, and the platform struggles to remove animal abuse content, according to recent statistics.