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PETA commends Trump's administration for phasing out animal testing in federal research programs.

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a group that fights for animal rights, is praising the Trump administration for new policies that reduce animal testing in U.S. federal agencies. The policies aim to stop using animals like dogs, rats, and mice in experiments and instead use modern, animal-free methods.

About People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

It is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that fights to stop cruelty to animals and promote their rights. It is the largest animal rights group in the world, with over 9 million supporters globally.

It is based in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, and operates in many countries, including the UK, India, and Australia.

PETA started in 1980 when Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco, two animal rights activists, founded it in Rockville, Maryland. They were inspired by Peter Singer’s book Animal Liberation (1975), which argues that animals have rights because they can feel pain and suffer, just like humans.

PETA’s main goal is to end “speciesism,” the belief that humans are superior to animals and can use them however they want. It focuses on four areas where animals suffer the most:

• Laboratories: PETA opposes animal testing for products like cosmetics or medicines, pushing for cruelty-free alternatives.
• Food Industry: It fights factory farming, where animals like cows, pigs, and chickens face harsh conditions, and promotes veganism (a plant-based diet).
• Clothing Trade: PETA campaigns against using animal fur, leather, or wool, encouraging cruelty-free materials.
• Entertainment Business: It protests using animals in circuses, zoos, or aquariums, arguing they deserve freedom.

PETA also tackles other issues, like cruelty to pets, rodents, or birds often seen as “pests.” Its core belief is that animals aren’t ours to exploit.

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