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Xavier Rudd Shows His Vegetarian Spirit
Iconic singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and animal defender Xavier Rudd has teamed up with PETA for a new ad to show his veggie pride and encourage his fans to live and let live by going vegetarian. Hot on the heels of releasing his new album, Spirit Bird, Xavier sat down with PETA US for an exclusive interview…
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Speak Up for Animals Used for Food
Animals used for food are deprived of everything that is natural and important to them as they are crammed by the thousands into filthy sheds, confined to tiny cages such as sow stalls and have their babies torn away from them. Every one of these billions of animals deserves our consideration. Being vegan ourselves is,…
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The Olympics Are No Game for Horses
Australia may have been swept up by the excitement of the 2012 Olympics and cheering on our Aussie athletes―but we should all spare a thought for the competitors who have no choice in the competition. The 2012 Olympic Games saw two Australian horses withdrawn from competition because of injuries before the events have even begun.…
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Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Movie
With technology advancing at an astounding pace, it can be hard to tell these days whether video footage of animals in movies, television shows and adverts is real or artificially generated. But for those animals who are still forced to work in the entertainment industry, the misery is still all too real. It is often…
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VICTORY! UNIQLO Pledges to Phase Out Buying Wool From Mulesed Sheep!
After eight-months of international campaigns by PETA Asia, PETA Australia, and our affiliates, UNIQLO ― part of Fast Retailing, the fifth-largest retailer in the world ― has agreed to phase out the use of wool from sheep who have been mulesed. Mulesing is a barbaric practice that involves cutting large chunks of skin and flesh…