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The New Yorker Explores Our Legal Fight to #FreeHappy

A photograph of Happy the elephant standing in the Bronx Zoo elephant exhibit (October 2021)

NhRP Reply to AZA Arguments in Legal Fight to #FreeHappy

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Ecuador Recognizes Nonhuman Animals As Rightsholders

A photograph of Happy the elephant standing in the Bronx Zoo elephant exhibit (October 2021)

16 Years Alone: #FreeHappy Day of Action

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

A photo of African elephants gathering at a watering hole. One adult elephant appears to look directly at the camera.

What’s in store for 2022!

An adult elephant gently guides a baby elephant to step into a pool of water as sunlight falls from the trees.

2021 Annual Report

Foto de mona chorongo (Lagothrix lagotricha) por Evgenia Kononova (rĂ­o Taruma, Brazil), Wikimedia

Constitutional Court of Ecuador Urged to Recognize Animals As Rightsholders

“The most important animal-rights case of the 21st century”

A photo taken in a of a gorilla smiling thoughtfully

NhRP Again Named Top-Rated Nonprofit Thanks To Supporter Reviews

South African Judge Submits Brief in Support of Elephant Rights Case

A herd of elephants, some with their trunks raised, walk together at sunset

The NhRP’s #ActiveForAnimalRights Virtual Race

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