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In October last year, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals took SeaWorld to court on behalf of five killer whales, asking for their immediate release into the wild on the basis of slavery. A judge has tossed the claim out.
PETA wanted five whales released because keeping them in captivity at SeaWorld was... |
9 February 2012
14:31 GMT |
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is redoubling its attack on Liam Neeson and his latest film, “The Grey,” which sees him go up against a pack of hungry wolves – and win. Boycotting the film is the only solution, PETA says in a new statement issued to The Guardian. Initially, th... |
7 February 2012
16:11 GMT |
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Stunner Penelope Cruz has joined the long line of celebrities to campaign for PETA against fur. You can see her ad for the People of Ethical Treatment of Animals by clicking on the image above. We all know that PETA loves its shock tactics, which, fortunately for some, include having some of the hottest female stars ... |
3 February 2012
10:25 GMT |
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The latest man vs. nature film to arrive in theaters is “The Grey,” directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Liam Neeson. While earning the number 1 spot at the box office over the weekend, the film has also managed to attract negative criticism from various animal rights groups.As we also reported on a coup... |
30 January 2012
07:50 GMT |
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French manicure is so yesterday and all fashionistas know it. PETA is lending a helping hand, by introducing a collection of cruelty-free bunny-themed nail skins.
The limited edition, available starting January 20th, marks a collaboration between People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Nail Couture L.A, in ... |
12 January 2012
09:09 GMT |
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PETA volunteers and conservationists all across the Globe have a new reason for excitement, since a team of experts from Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies (EMFT) in Munich have finally come up with a green technology, seeking to stop laboratories from using animals to test new subs... |
11 January 2012
05:04 GMT |
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is taking aim at Janet Jackson for her decision to be the face of the latest campaign for Blackglama furs and leather items. She's just been dubbed the Grinch of the Year, 2011. The collaboration was first announced a couple of months ago, but it would be fu... |
28 December 2011
16:21 GMT |
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It seems that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is scaling up efforts to follow the example illustrated by Diana, the Princess of Hearts, rather than resembling to Diana the Huntress.The dutches has decided to forgo the cruel Christmas tradition posed by the traditional Boxing Day Royal pheasant hunt organize... |
22 December 2011
11:20 GMT |
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Several animal rights groups have recently managed to obtain their first victory, since Santa Ana Zoo has decided to comply with their requests and put an end to dangerous, barbaric elephant rides. The Animal Protection and Rescue League, Animal Defenders International (ADI), PETA and a few eco-conscious celebrities ... |
19 December 2011
05:32 GMT |
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One of the most recent episodes of the All-American Muslim show launched by TLC managed to make more than a few animal fans truly angry. Shadia Amen-McDermott, one of the protagonists has complained about severe allergies and convinced her husband to get rid of their old dog, PETA informs. Her decision was immediate... |
14 December 2011
11:01 GMT |
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University of Michigan is involved in a disturbing case of animal cruelty. A perfectly healthy tabby sheltered by this institution has become a misfortunate victim in the hands of scientists eager to perform lab tests.
The cats' former owners brought the creature to Michigan animal shelter, hoping it will bene... |
9 December 2011
09:19 GMT |
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Facebook has proved it utility once again, helping authorities solve an unbelievable case of animal cruelty that ended up in court. A judge has decided a woman from Denver is guilty of torturing an killing a rat. Tashaya Abbott will have to take $125 our of her pockets and commit to 50 hours of community service. Tas... |
7 December 2011
11:42 GMT |
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Animal cruelty is unlikely to boost the profit margins of the owners of Piccadilly Circus, who have been making more than pocket change for quite a long time, while taking advantage of vulnerable creatures.
Kangaroo boxing shows are no longer as popular as they used to be, mostly because PETA raised the people'... |
7 December 2011
10:23 GMT |
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Most of the eco-conscious people from Maryland are far from being pleased with what Miss Maryland is wearing. The prize she obtained after winning the pageant is an expensive, luxurious fur coat that makes PETA activists feel like fainting. Last week, when she arrived at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown for a hi... |
7 December 2011
09:50 GMT |
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Janet Jackson's fur preference appears to shock fans more than her previous comic Super Bowl incident. PETA supporter Sean Oltersdorf has found out the famous singer could appear in a natural fur commercial for the notorious brand Blackglama and he is far from being pleased.
Her latest intention of making more... |
6 December 2011
10:19 GMT |
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The cat killer strikes again. After feeding a ferocious piton with a cute, defenseless baby cat, the sadist has spared no efforts in making a name for himself. This time he decided to drown an adorable kitten. After the job was done he posted the morbid footage on the Internet, where everybody can now see the result ... |
5 December 2011
10:34 GMT |
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An important player in the pharmaceutical industry, Novo Nordisk has decided to spare the lives of 700 animals every year. The company has proudly announced it will no longer test its biological products on misfortunate creatures. Experts from PETA's Regulatory Testing Division (RTD) have struggled for a long ti... |
2 December 2011
10:59 GMT |
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A team of women whose fashion is not what first attracts the eye (but lack thereof), is trying to change the mentality of Seattle drivers, showing them that meat does not only translate into murder, but is also correlated with various environmental crimes. They're aiming to highlight that putting animals on ou... |
1 December 2011
03:28 GMT |
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Around the winter holidays, the fashion industry is usually blooming. Unfortunately, profits still depend on the skin and fur of misfortunate creatures.
Right before the Christmas frenzy takes over, numerous PETA supporters from Anchorage, Alaska to Norfolk,Virginia, will try to convince a large segment of buyers t... |
29 November 2011
07:40 GMT |
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Just over Thanksgiving, Matt Damon almost stepped on PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)'s toes, when he was photographed at a bullfight in Mexico. He's since apologized, explaining why he was there in the first place. Damon and PETA go a long way back, but that's not to say the controve... |
29 November 2011
03:02 GMT |
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PETA is trying to help us make the most eco-friendly choices when it comes to our Christmas shopping list. Its catalog highlights the hottest eco-products for this season, guaranteeing that our purchase will have zero impact upon the environment. For those who still don't know what to buy, PETA has a great alt... |
28 November 2011
02:58 GMT |
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Indian Universities might no longer use animals dissections during classes. As modern technology provides a long list of advantages, old-school learning methods relying on the lives of unfortunate creatures could be replaced with computer simulations.
University Grants Commission (UGC) wants to make sure that every... |
25 November 2011
06:51 GMT |
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Since fashion was probably Kim Kardashian's smallest problem now that she's facing a serious backlash from the public for divorcing Kris Humphries, PETA is making it for her. The group goes after the socialite in a new campaign.
Us Weekly reports that a new billboard will go up in the following weeks, b... |
19 November 2011
10:21 GMT |
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Right before Thanksgiving, when moms all over the US are thinking of the big holiday dinner and what they're going to stuff the turkey with this year, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is making a bold move to convince the Americans that a better idea would be to turn vegetarian. A new billboard... |
18 November 2011
04:02 GMT |
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Though she doesn't come across as the kind of celebrity that PETA would pick fights with, Reese Witherspoon is coming under serious fire with the animal rights group after rocking a purse that is make of exotic skins. The other day, Reese was photographed running errands. She wore a typically stylish and low-key... |
1 November 2011
17:41 GMT |
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Former “O.C” alum Mischa Barton has landed herself in very hot water after posing for photographer Tyler Shields with a piece of meat. The photos show the star biting on the raw meat and slapping it on her face, in what PETA deems a most disgusting attitude towards animal suffering. The spread isn’t... |
12 October 2011
06:52 GMT |
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When Lady Gaga walked the red carpet at an industry event clad in a dress made of meat (matched with shoes and purse of the same material), the world was shocked. Designer Rachel Freire is getting a similar reaction with her latest collection, made entirely of cow and yak nipples. Granted, unlike the dress Gaga wore,... |
30 September 2011
03:54 GMT |
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When she started dating her now-husband British comedian Russell Brand, Katy Perry swore off meat, in a bid to embrace his lifestyle. She is now no longer a vegan and, as a recent report hints, Russell probably doesn’t even know it.Brand, voted just recently PETA’s hottest vegetarian of the year, talked K... |
22 August 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Security researchers have stumbled across an Android game that appears to have been trojanized by animal rights activists in order to shame its users.The controversial game is called "Dog Wars" and allows players to raise virtual dogs and pit them against each other.Obviously, this kind of actions, even if only virtu... |
18 August 2011
13:59 GMT |
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A fan of Hermes Birkin bags, of which she reportedly has about 100, valued at over £1.5 million, Victoria Beckham launched her own bag collection last year. PETA is now accusing her of cruelty for the way crocodiles are skinned to make the bags. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has long tried to ... |
19 April 2011
13:51 GMT |
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Figure skater Johnny Weir has always had a unique taste in fashion. Since coming out officially, he’s not holding back anything in terms of fashion, especially when it comes to including fur in his outfits – which is why he has a few words for PETA.
It’s well known that the group doesn’t l... |
19 February 2011
03:18 GMT |
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has gotten involved in the Egypt protests, pleading with US authorities to allow US citizens being evacuated from there to take their companion animals with them on the plane. As most of you must already know, Egypt is now the theater of violence as protesters are as... |
5 February 2011
09:01 GMT |
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The American space agency all but announced the cancellation of a highly-controversial radiation experiments it planned on conducting on squirrel monkeys recently, when it said that the research effort had been removed from the organization's lab time consideration assessments.Other than actually saying that the... |
14 December 2010
03:30 GMT |
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On Sunday night at the Video Music Awards 2010, Lady Gaga set another record by scooping no less than 8 awards – and another one by coming to the event dressed in a mini “dress” made entirely out of raw meat, with boots to match. Her choice of outfit came shortly after the unveiling of the latest co... |
14 September 2010
03:39 GMT |
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The latest issue of Vogue Hommes Japan features on the cover a photo of Lady Gaga dressed in nothing but a string of raw meat. PETA has issued a statement to condemn such attitude towards animals.As we also reported a couple of days ago, Vogue Hommes Japan comes with two different covers for October: one with Gaga&rs... |
9 September 2010
06:03 GMT |
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The latest issue of Vogue Hommes Japan comes with a cover with Jo Calderone, Lady Gaga’s male alter ego, the mechanic from Sicily. A new cover for the same edition is now out. The other cover shows Gaga as a woman, posing for the camera while wearing nothing but a string of raw slices of meat. The only thing re... |
7 September 2010
10:00 GMT |
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One of the weirdest beauty inventions to make headlines in recent months (if not actually years) is the so-called “Flylash.” Created by a British artist, the Flylashes refer eyelashes made of fly legs.Sculptor Jessica Harrison somehow came to the conclusion that there was a clear advantage to be drawn fro... |
4 September 2010
15:41 GMT |
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Olivia Wilde, even though she doesn’t like to deliberately draw attention to herself other than through her work, is constantly in the headlines. Last year, she was named Maxim’s most beautiful woman alive, a heavy responsibility that she gladly assumed, she joked. Now, she’s just been crowned PETA&... |
1 July 2010
13:11 GMT |
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Nadya Suleman has just become the latest (and most unlikely) celebrity spokesperson for PETA, having just unveiled a large billboard on her property urging pet owners to fight breedism by having their pets spayed and neutered. Suleman’s message was, as the Los Angeles Times can confirm, as to the point as it wa... |
20 May 2010
09:35 GMT |
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PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) has long made a tradition of picking on and publicly shaming celebrities who wear fur. It recently chose singer Kelis as a target of such an attack, sending an angry letter to her condemning her for coming out in public literally draped in fur. Kelis’ answer is in ... |
15 May 2010
05:29 GMT |
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Kim Kardashian, former socialite turned model, television personality and designer, has come under serious fire with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after she tweeted a picture of her and a kitten, taken during a photo shoot in Australia. This has sparked a series of comments and pro and con argume... |
20 April 2010
09:45 GMT |
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Earlier this week, reports started to circulate that OctoMom Nadya Suleman was in grave danger of losing her home in La Habra, California, after falling behind monthly payments. She owed $450,000 in back payments and she is now able to cover some of that debt after signing a new deal with PETA that, ironically enough... |
25 March 2010
11:20 GMT |
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Former boxing champ will be the star of an upcoming reality show, so far tentatively called “Taking on Tyson.” Hosted on Animal Planet, the series will see Tyson, a longtime lover of pigeons, try his hand at pigeon racing by going against others who do this for a living. In a somewhat expected move, PETA ... |
16 March 2010
10:34 GMT |
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When he’s not attracting attention to himself for saying the bad thing at the bad time, Kanye West is taking fashion bloggers to war, especially if they happen to pick on him and girlfriend Amber Rose for wearing fur clothes. In an all-caps post on his official website, the rapper launches a bitter and foul-mou... |
30 January 2010
06:28 GMT |
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is no stranger to creating a controversy but, this time, it might have gone a bit too far, loud voices in the blogosphere and the media are saying. For its latest anti-fur campaign, PETA has chosen none other than First Lady Michelle Obama as a spokesperson. The ... |
6 January 2010
15:31 GMT |
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PETA, who might actually be the best known animal rights group, mainly thanks for the shocking adds that it has released over the last few years, has awarded one of its early Proggy Awards to The Sims 3. The honor for Most Animal-Friendly Game 2009 is given for the way the life simulation videogame manages to show ho... |
5 January 2010
03:45 GMT |
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organization often relies on anything else in its many campaigns for the rights of animals than on the shock factor. Many past ads and commercials have been either banned or drew a lot of controversy precisely because PETA thought them out this way. The latest, f... |
2 December 2009
09:51 GMT |
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As PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Hollywood actress Eva Mendes is the epitome of glamour and high-fashion. Whether with the help of stylist or not, every time she makes a public appearance, she manages to look her best – and, what’s more important, she now does so without wearing f... |
25 November 2009
04:53 GMT |
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For the first time since the early days of the space program, in the early 1950s, the American space agency, NASA, will be conducting a series of tests on monkeys. The goal of the experiments will be to test and see whether their complex physiology, which is very similar to our own, could endure the rigors of a long-... |
20 November 2009
01:46 GMT |
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The entire world must be by now familiar to one of PETA’s most long-lasting campaigns against fur. Called “I’d rather go naked than wear fur,” it features only celebrities wearing absolutely nothing in what is meant to be a silent protest against wearing fur – and quite an efficient and ... |
10 November 2009
11:02 GMT |
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