We normally wouldn't say this, but, well, isn't this one case where violence might be a more appropriate sales tool than sex? We are talking about extinction here, people. And that naked lady sure don't look extinct to us.

· WWF: Panther (adsoftheworld.com)

These days, however, it seems that nudity on behalf of PETA is a given—regardless of the associated copy. Like with this ad featuring Joanna Krupa. Since when are angels naked? Not that we're complaining, mind you (we're definitely not complaining)...but it would be nice to think that the nudity here wasn't purely gratuitous.

Oh, who are we kidding. We'll take any nudity, any time, anywhere. Thanks PETA!

· Joanna Krupa's Naked PETA Ad (hollywoodtuna.com)

Interestingly, Keeley isn't above having standard lad mag copy in her "for the animals" topless spread—though we're sure all those poor tortured animals were dying to know her cup size, and whether she'd like her breasts a bit bigger.

Well, as long as it's for the animals we get to see Keeley's rack, right?

· Keeley Hazell - Loaded January 2010 (dailypoa.com)

Although...well, maybe it's just us, but isn't the strategy a wee bit counterintuitive? After all, if the earth's temperature starts to rise, won't that be what leads supermodels to run around naked—and not the other way around? Not that we're for climate change or anything...but, uh, maybe there are some battles that can be fought without nudity.

Wait, did we really just say that? Scratch that last comment—all this climate change has just made us dizzy. Keep taking off your clothing ladies. Keep on keeping on.

· 350.org (350.org, via fashioncopious.typepad.com)

Yes, it's true, the video does feel like some 80's teensploitation pool flick (well, except for the lack of any nipple)—but come on, it's to raise awareness for breast cancer. And there are no nipples!

If the children of the world need to be protected from something this softcore, well, we don't want to see what they're like when they grow up.

· What is it about slow motion and breasts? (adrants.com)

Cause at least in this case those naked breasts are actually inspiring us to fight for the rights of breasts for funding to keep them healthy, instead of just, um, confusing us and making us horny (though, again, not that we mind that or anything).

· Canadian and French celebs pose topless for a good cause (nudography.com)

But what charity, exactly? Based on the photo alone, we were assuming the "NO H8" referred to some sort of free speech-related organization (anyone else notice the resemblance to that "Declare Yourself" campaign?). But, uh, no. Kim is naked and bound in support of gay marriage (or, more specifically, against Proposition 8).

We're just going to let you process that one for a minute.

· No H8 Campaign (noh8campaign.com)

hot, naughty, NSFW… autism? (tinynibbles.com)

We can only hope PETA doesn't take inspiration from this ad spot. We like activist advertising so much better when it's all sex and no violence, you know?

· Dance, Girl, Dance. Die, Girl, Die. (adrants.com)

Now if only someone would make a site like this to teach us French, or remind us to do our laundry or something. That would be so sweet (and make us vastly more productive, too!).

· Globes For The Globe (globesfortheglobe.com)

No, PETA is also interested in getting ordinary people to get sexied up, too; as evidenced by their latest publicity stunt: a "Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door" contest. You—yes, you—have the chance to vote for your favoritest sexy vegetarians, who will face off against one another in a four round, bracket-style competition, until only two champions (one male, one female) remain.

We had our doubts about the whole thing, but after looking through the contestants, we have to say that there are a few lookers in the mix—and, even better, more than a few who aren't afraid to show a little skin. Think there's any chance that they'll shed more garments as they advance through the rounds? Come on, it'd be good for PETA's image.

· Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door 2009 (peta.org)

And yet they have: "Veggie Love"—and ad celebrating the joys of vegetarian sex—was deemed far too lascivious for primetime. Specifically, NBC objected to the following shots:

- licking pumpkin
- touching her breast with her hand while eating broccoli
- pumpkin from behind between legs
- rubbing pelvic region with pumpkin
- screwing herself with broccoli (fuzzy)
- asparagus on her lap appearing as if it is ready to be inserted into vagina
- licking eggplant
- rubbing asparagus on breast

Well, someone was paying close attention to that ad....

· "Veggie Love": PETA's Banned Super Bowl Ad (peta.org)
· NBC's Sexually-Explicit Super Bowl Ad Rejection Makes Us Blush (peta.org)

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· Vanessa Carbone Protests Against Whaling (boobieblog.com)

· The Adipositivity Project (adipositivity.my-expressions.com, via indienudes.com)

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Fleshbot: Back in 2005 we named you one of our Top Ten Hotties of the year. Has your life changed much in the years since we honored you—and if so, what's changed?
Aprella: Yes you did, and I'd like to take the time here to say "Thank You!"

My life is always changing and evolving. In the past three years I've worked all over the world from doing runway shows in France and screaming backup vocals in Italy to doing Fashion Week in LA and swinging high on aerial swing in my home town NYC. I like to keep my career and life moving. In 2007 I worked at least one week of every month out of the country. I love life on the go.

FB: You've been an artist's model, a nude model, a dancer, a singer, an actress, an activist, and probably even more things that we forgot to list. How do you make time for it all?
A: I just follow my heart and try to make the best choices I can for myself. Unfortunately I don't get enough sleep. The usual is 4 hrs or less a night.

FB: Where did you get your start as a model? Did you start as photographer's model and branch out into other areas, or did you follow a different path?
A: I was always interested in the art of photography. While snooping about camera equipment one day a photographer asked to take a test shoot of me. He then turned it over to an agency and it turned out that I was a look they needed. I was then booked for fashion runway shows and fashion editorial shoots. As I got more involved I discovered the world of couture high fashion and have since been hooked.

FB: How did you decide to model nude? Is the experience of nude modeling substantially different from modeling with your clothes on?
A: I strive to create more artistic looks with my work. I wouldn't call myself a nude model having almost never done a fully nude shoot. When I have done fully nude I am almost always covered with body painting giving the illusion that I am clothed.

With my modelling work I'm trying to create images that cause an inspired reaction be they nude and covered in body paint or beautiful high fashion. If I look at a photo and see nudity before I see creativity it's a nothing photo for me. I'm far more turned on by art clothed or not.

FB: Do you have any favorite stories from your years of modeling? Any photographers you love working with?
A: One of the funniest moments I've had as a model has to be when I was working with Gene Simmons of Kiss fame. Gene and I were in Times Square on top of The Hard Rock Café to do press for his show "Gene Simmons and The Family Jewels" Gene out of nowhere took my hand and made me grab his ass while he looked all coy with his finger over his lips for the cameras. Then the next day it was all over the celebrity gossip television show "EXTRA."

Every photo shoot and runway show carries its bag of fun memories for me. I love the people I work with and I have to mention one of my best friends, photographer River Clark as being my favorite person to do a photo shoot with.

FB: If you had to choose just one of the many areas you work in to focus on, what would it be?
A: I really wish I could pick just one thing to focus on. I'm always so jealous of those that have that one thing they love to do and they stick to it. Like my partner David Stoupakis. He's good at everything he attempts in the art world but he's known since he was a kid that he wants to be a painter and that's what he focuses on every day. For me it's just not that easy; in fact I'd say it's impossible for me to pick one area to focus on. So I guess I just focus on following my heart for a living.

FB: Do you have any upcoming projects Fleshbot readers should know about?
A: Zillions! I'll be home in NYC this Summer doing art sittings for Dr. Sketchy's and Runway shows with some local NYC lines. This autumn I'll be back on the road and am doing a ton of touring all around the world in 2008. You can keep up with me via my Events Calendar at aprella.com. See you guys soon!

· Aprella (aprella.com)