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'''People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals''' ('''PETA''') is a ] dedicated to ]. It was founded in ], and its current president is ]. '''People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals''' ('''PETA''') is a ] dedicated to ]. It was founded in ], and its current president is ].


PETA is well known for aggressive media campaigns and public demonstrations for animal rights, often inciting hostility or ridicule from non-sympathizers. In June 2000, a federal judge ordered a parody website called "People Eating Tasty Animals" to give up its domain name to PETA for trademark reasons. PETA is well known for aggressive media campaigns and public demonstrations for animal rights. Some observers consider PETA to be offensive, unethical, and dishonest in the pursuit of their goals, and PETA thus often incites hostility and ridicule from those who disagree with then.


In June 2000, a federal judge ordered a parody website called "People Eating Tasty Animals" to give up its domain name to PETA for trademark reasons.
⚫ PETA is also known for having a number of high-profile members and supporters, including ] and ].

⚫ PETA is has many famous members and supporters, including ] and ].


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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal rights. It was founded in 1980, and its current president is Ingrid Newkirk.

PETA is well known for aggressive media campaigns and public demonstrations for animal rights. Some observers consider PETA to be offensive, unethical, and dishonest in the pursuit of their goals, and PETA thus often incites hostility and ridicule from those who disagree with then.

In June 2000, a federal judge ordered a parody website called "People Eating Tasty Animals" to give up its domain name to PETA for trademark reasons.

PETA is has many famous members and supporters, including Pamela Anderson and Paul McCartney.

See also animal rights group

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