PETA sues SeaWorld over treatment of performing animals

An animal rights group is suing SeaWorld in the US over its treatment of captive killer whales.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2011 - 10:36

An animal rights group is suing SeaWorld in the US over its treatment of captive killer whales.

The lawsuit, filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), accuses the aquatic theme park chain of violating the mammals' rights under anti-slavery laws.

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