Free Runner Tim Shieff: Do More Than Survive

Vegan athlete Tim Shieff goes to extraordinary lengths to show the power of kindness in a breathtaking new video. Read more.

Ask London Zoo to End Irresponsible 'Zoo Lates'

Life for captive animals in zoos is bad enough without being subjected to the alarming antics of drunken humans. Please sign our joint letter. Read more.

The Great Vegan Bake-Off 2014 – Cast Your Vote

The entries are in and now’s your chance to help us choose who we should name as the winner of the Great Vegan Bake-Off! Read more.

'Monkey' Prisoners Call Out Air France Cruelty in London

All over the world, people have been standing up to express their horror at Air France's shipments of primates to laboratories. The latest protest was outside the French Embassy in London. Read more.

21 Surprising Facts About Chickens

Learn more about these intelligent, sensitive and interesting animals. Read more.

Urge the EU to Crack Down on Illegal Foie Gras Production

The evidence is clear, the experts agree and the law is in place. So why is the European Commission still failing to take action against foie gras production? Read more.

8 of the Best Barbecue-Worthy Vegan 'Meats'

Check out our list featuring some of the many cruelty-free hot dogs, veggie burgers and vegan sausages crying out to be grilled, tossed into a bun and gobbled up! Read more.

Sheer Misery for Sheep

Undercover investigations in Australia and the US have found that shearers beat, kicked, stamped on, threw and mutilated terrified sheep. Help these gentle animals today! Read more.

20 Prizes for 20 Years

In celebration of our 20th birthday and to say a big "Thank you!" to everyone who helped us come this far, we have a series of fabulous prizes to give away. Read more.

Esprit's New 'PETA-Approved Vegan' Shoe Collection

Stylish leather-free trainers are now available on the high street, thanks to a new eco- and animal-friendly line from international retail giant Esprit. Read more.

Petition: Let’s Get CCTV Into Slaughterhouses

In the UK, far from having "glass walls", most abattoirs are not even properly monitored, allowing shocking abuse to happen behind closed doors. It's time to take action. Read more.

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PETA and Animals Rights

Why Animal Rights?

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: why should animals have rights? Learn more.