Published 2 years ago

Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?

Summary by Ground News

The Nonhuman Rights Project says Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant. The Bronx Zoo, where Happy resides, says no: Through an attorney, the zoo argues Happy is neither illegally imprisoned nor a person. The zoo and its supporters warn that a win for advocates could open the door to more legal actions.

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Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?

She has four limbs, expressive eyes and likes to stroll through greenery in New York City.

2 years ago·San Antonio, United States

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9NEWS Denver

Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?

The case is aimed at determining when guaranteed basic human rights can be afforded to an animal.

2 years ago·Denver, United States

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WLTX

Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?

The case is aimed at determining when guaranteed basic human rights can be afforded to an animal.

2 years ago·Columbia, United States

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Krem2 News

Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?

The case is aimed at determining when guaranteed basic human rights can be afforded to an animal.

2 years ago·Spokane, United States

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NXST

Happy is an elephant living in New York City. But is she also a person?

She has four limbs, expressive eyes and likes to stroll through greenery in New York City. Happy, by species, is an Asian elephant. But can she also be considered a person?

2 years ago

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