South Africans Have Big Hang-Ups

We are not alone. No, I’m not talking about the existence of aliens.  I’m referring to the existence of other passionate anti-fur advocates such as the South African organization …

Sri Lankan Designer Launches Compassionate Fashion Line!

Kudos to Sri Lankan model-turned-designer Nimesha Kahandagama for recently unveiling a chic, new fashion line that’s completely fur- and leather-free! This gorgeous and affordable line of shoes and fashionable …

Balinese Government Killing Dogs With Strychnine

When I think of Bali, I imagine an island heaven: surf, sun, and miles and miles of beach! Recently, however, we received some horrible news—and there’s definitely trouble in …

Top 10 Tuesday: Not-So-Great Companion Animals

Every year, many people succumb to the temptation of purchasing a variety of “exotic” and not-so-exotic animals in order to keep them as “pets”. While we applaud those who …

The ‘Udder’ Truth: Ditch the Dairy and Celebrate World Breast-Feeding Month!

August is World Breast Feeding Month, a time to urge mothers to breast-feed their babies rather than giving them cow’s milk straight from the bottle. Why drink only the …

Miss Australia Universe Pledges to Fake It at This Year’s Pageant

While others may be judging her on her poise, on how she wears a swimsuit, or on her composure during the interview round, we’re only judging Miss Australia Universe …

Top 10 Tuesday: Reasons Why Faux Is Better Than Skins

Skins are toxic. To keep them from decomposing in your closet, fur and leather are loaded with dangerous chemicals—including mineral salts, formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives, and various oils, dyes, and …

Where’s Lucy?

Wherever Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott go, Lucy follows! Lucy—PETA Australia’s woolly representative—has stayed hot on the trail of past MPs, including John Howard and …

Top 10 Tuesday: Reasons Not to Eat Shrimp

Are you still throwing shrimp on the barbecue because you think that they’re good for you? Nothing could be more skewered. In fact, the latest scientific research shows that …

Prancing Condoms Teach Pedestrians Their ABCs; Activists Protesting KFC Arrested in Syria

The past month’s demos for PETA Asia have been a bit … rubbery! Donning brand-spanking-new condom outfits, PETA activists recently held demonstrations in Bangkok and Beirut reminding responsible animal …