Written by PETA | November 20, 2018 Big-box pet store chains like PetSmart and Petco have a long laundry list of incidents involving animals who have been traumatized, allowed to escape, severely injured, and even killed in their grooming salons, like Scruffles and Henry: LEFT: facebook.com/justiceforscruffles | RIGHT: © twitter.com/newsdamian These giant corporations deal in […]
Five hundred physicians—including 100 who have treated human patients with muscular dystrophy (MD)—have asked Texas A&M University (TAMU) to end its cruel MD experiments on dogs and instead conduct research that will help humans suffering from the disease. PETA took their message to the university’s recent Board of Regents meetings and a full-page ad was […]
A dead sperm whale who washed ashore in Indonesia is yet another sad indictment of our plastic-pollution problem. The whale had ingested 13 pounds of plastic waste, including two flip-flops, four plastic bottles, 25 bags, and 115 cups. The whale had also ingested more than 7 pounds of plastic string, which may have been discarded […]
FLPA/Jurgen & Christine Sohns/Getty Images If you like the look of a parrot but prefer a more petite version, then a Parakeet or Budgie may be the right bird for you. They are true members of the parrot family, as evidenced by their markings and build. They also have the ability to speak, just as […]
Green sea turtles are majestic creatures of the sea and one of the largest sea turtle species in the world. In addition, these turtles are found in over 80 countries! Unfortunately, they’re still an endangered species due to illegal poaching, egg harvesting, accidental capture, and loss of nesting beach sites. Deepen your appreciation of these […]
Sharks are vicious, scary, and ferocious – or so that’s what most people think. Movies like Jaws, The Shallows and more tend to portray sharks (particularly the great white sharks), as these cold-blooded predators but in reality, they’re actually just misunderstood creatures. Here are 5 shark facts that might change your mind about them. […]
The hornbill is the national bird of Malaysia, so it’s no wonder Zoo Negara is home to 7 different species of hornbills. With their brightly-coloured casque and long curved bills, these birds are an interesting sight to behold. In addition, the hornbill is also an official mascot of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Malaysia […]
Creatures from beneath the vast oceans, majestic birds that once took to the skies, behemoths that used to trample on the vast grounds; now reduced to the exhibits of museums the world over. Extinction is a very real threat that often rears its ugly head; at the expense of our actions that have lasting consequences. […]
Zoo Negara holds one of the most extensive bird collections in Malaysia. From hornbills and cockatoos to pelicans, discover these wonderful creatures when you visit the bird aviary. The National Zoo also features a range of endangered species. Now’s your chance to catch a glimpse of these elusive birds because you’ll have a hard time […]
The ape family includes great apes such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and bonobos, as well as lesser apes like siamangs and gibbons. Apes are known for being human’s closest relatives. In fact, we share about 98% of our DNA with chimpanzees, but how much do we really know about apes? Go ape for these 5 ape facts! […]
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