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Five people ride on the back of Minnie the elephant at a fair as a Commerford Zoo handler compels her to walk using a bullhook.

Second Petition Filed on Behalf of Captive Elephants in Connecticut

NhRP to Seek Review of Connecticut Superior Court Decision in Elephant Rights Case

Philosophy and the Nonhuman Rights Movement

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.

Philosophers Offer Support For Chimpanzee Rights Cases

Save Nosey Now: Elephants Aren’t Ours To Use and Abuse

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Judge Recognizes Two Chimpanzees as Legal Persons, Grants them Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Tommy’s Owner Speaks

Arts & Fashion of Chimpanzees

Chimpanzees Cooperate, Choose Partners

Interview with Dr. Sam Gosling: Chimpanzee Personalities Almost Identical to Humans

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Lawsuit Filed Today on Behalf of Chimpanzee Seeking Legal Personhood

Signature Whistles in Bottlenose Dolphins

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