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Why We Fight for Nonhuman Rights: Harambe’s Story

A photo taken from the Bronx Zoo monorail of Happy the elephant wrapping her trunk around the fencing of her enclosure

New York Court of Appeals Agrees to Hear Landmark Elephant Rights Case

Today a group of philosophers submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the NhRP's chimpanzee rights cases on behalf of Tommy and Kiko.

Where is Tommy the Chimp?

One chimpanzee grooms another who looks thoughtfully up at the trees in Uganda's Kibale Forest National Park.

NhRP Week of Action FAQ

NhRP Commends Dissenting Opinion in Colombian Nonhuman Rights Case

Happy the elephant wraps her trunk around the fencing of her enclosure in the Bronx Zoo's elephant exhibit.

Animal Law Professors Support New York Elephant Rights Case

Join us for a conversation with the attorney who helped #FreeKaavan

2020 Annual Report

The Commerford Zoo compels Minnie the elephant to stand on a stool at a fair.

The Unjust Treatment of Elephants in Connecticut

A side view of Happy the elephant standing near the section of fencing that separates her from Patty the elephant in the Bronx Zoo's elephant exhibit. Credit: Gigi Glendinning

Discussion of Oral Arguments in Happy’s Elephant Rights Case

New Podcast Series on Happy’s Elephant Rights Case

Happy the elephant wraps her trunk around the fence of an enclosure in the Bronx Zoo

Online Seminar: Fighting for Happy’s Right to Liberty

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