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Peta2's virtual reality simulation “Abduction” — shown above at another U.S. college campus — came to the FGCU campus recently as [part of an awareness-raising campaign. The event invited students to step into a simulated scenario designed to mirror what peta2 said were experiences animals endure in laboratory testing.

Animal rights group's youth division brings "Abduction' simulation display to FGCU

Chloe Walker

FGCU students got a taste of alien abduction and animal testing recently as peta2 brought its virtual reality simulation “Abduction” to campus. The event invited students to step into a simulated scenario designed to mirror what peta2 said were experiences animals endure in laboratory testing.

Ringling Bros. Circus To Close After 146 Years

Associated Press, The Associated Press

After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on "The Greatest Show on Earth." The Ellenton-based owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey...

Environment

PETA Targets Monkey Facilities Over Zika Concerns

Topher Forhecz

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA recently launched a campaign warning Hendry County residents that local primate breeding facilities…

Environment

2016 Python Challenge

John Davis

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is teaming up with the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida for the 2016 Python Challenge. The…

PETA is criticizing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's Python Challenge, which allows participants to decapitate the snakes.

PETA Criticizes Python Challenge

Kate Payne

Since 2013, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has involved the public in fighting the invasive Burmese python. But the animal rights group PETA...

Killer whales perform in Shamu Stadium at the SeaWorld Orlando theme park in Florida. SeaWorld says it will not appeal a citation that prohibits trainers from performing with the whales.

SeaWorld Won't Appeal Ban On Trainers Performing With Orcas

Dana Farrington

The theme-park company received a citation in 2010 after an orca named Tilikum killed a trainer. Since then, SeaWorld has planned upgrades to its facilities and training. But it still faces criticism.