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A photo of Billy the elephant standing alone in the LA Zoo elephant exhibit

Honoring elephants’ birthright of freedom

A photo of Mabu the elephant taken by the NhRP upon his arrival at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Our unexpected visit to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Elephants Mara and Thika enjoying a sunny day at PAWS' elephant sanctuary.

What sanctuary for elephants looks like

A side view photo of the orca Corky in a tank

The story of the longest-held captive orca

A photo of #FreeHappy rally attendees

A Special Announcement and Thank You From NhRP President Steven M. Wise

With chimpanzee Ham standing next to him, a NASA technician goes over equipment in preparation for launch. Ham looks curious and trusting.

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Ham’s Story

An overhead shot of the orca Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, also known as Lolita, floating in a small tank at the Miami Seaquarium

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut’s Story Part 3

A crowd watches as the orca Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut is forced to perform in a small pool at the Miami Seaquarium

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut’s Story Part 2

An illustration of one orca nuzzling the face of another, smaller orca in the open ocean

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut’s Story Part 1

A close-up photo of two gorillas touching hands

Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Harambe’s Story

Happy World Elephant Day!

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