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========== In July 2015, animal rights group, “People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” filed a lawsuit against the Miami Seaquarium. The
suit alleged that their captive killer whale, Lolita, lived in cramped and isolated conditions.
Through the years, PETA has had varying degrees of influence over public opinion towards animal
welfare. So, just how powerful is PETA? Well, animal welfare groups have existed since
the 19th century, but few have been as internationally famous as PETA. The group was originally founded
in 1980 and attracted national attention when key members took photos exposing squalid animal
testing facilities. Their actions put PETA on the map and resulted in the 1985 Animal
Welfare Act amendment. This reformed medical testing standards on animals, and was one
of the most significant p...