Animals Used for Entertainment

Tourism-Fuelled Animal Abuse on the Gili Islands in Indonesia

Small, exhausted horses are being worked to death hauling backpackers, honeymooners, and other tourists.

This Lion at a Philippine Zoo Is Blind Because of a ‘Breeding Mistake’

According to zoo officials at Maasin Zoo in Iloilo, southern Philippines, Lyka—a lion at the facility—is blind because of a “breeding mistake.”

This Is Sick: Man Kidnaps Stranded Dolphin From a Beach in China and Drives Off

This is sad and outrageous. Chinese netizens are horrified and furious at the man’s actions.

Art Installation Draws Attention to the Plight of Bears in Circuses

More than 80 of the world’s most caring actors and artists have helped PETA create beautiful bear-protection pieces.

Outraged Internet Agrees With PETA: Chaining Monkey Is Disturbing and Cruel

We’ve shown that animals are hanged from their necks and beaten into performing, but this spectacle is just as creepy as it is cruel.

Blind and TB-Infected Elephants Forced to Haul Crushing Loads in India

Elephant rides at tourist destination near Jaipur need to end after a report revealed illegal cruelty to diseased, elderly elephants.​

WATCH: Bear Forced to Present Ball During Russian Soccer Match

The bear is the symbol of Russia, so PETA hopes the country’s people will show compassion and national pride and stop abusing these animals.

PHOTOS: Hundreds of Overworked Horses Receive Veterinary Care on Volcanic Island

Taal Volcano, a tourist destination in the Philippines, is home to an impoverished community and working horses who are forced to carry tourists up and down a steep trail.

Progress: Companies Pull Elephant Polo Sponsorship

After seeing PETA’s exposé of the behind-the-scenes cruelty of elephant polo, companies have withdrawn support for an elephant polo tournament run by the Minor Hotel Group.

Going to Petra? 5 Terrible Reasons Why Animals Suffer in the ‘Lost City’

Here’s what you can actually do about it.