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Mexico’s Supreme Court orders a zoo to improve conditions for Ely the elephant

Mexico's Supreme Court ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, marking a landmark ruling in favor of animal rights.
Attorneys believe this decision sets a precedent in Mexico recognizing that animals possess rights.
Animal rights activist Diana Valencia noted that Ely has shown signs of depression and illness since another elephant's death in 2016, which has harmed her well-being.
Veterinarian Gabriela Uribe Acosta expressed confidence that the zoo could meet the court's order but dismissed claims of Ely's depression, arguing she has improved since the addition of more elephants.

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World's saddest elephant alone for yrs after pal died so down she rams into cage

THE world’s saddest elephant, who has been alone for eight years, has developed depression while stuck in captivity. Ely, trapped in a Mexico City zoo, has been caught ramming her head into the enclosure that has trapped her for 13 years. APThe elephant Ely stands in an enclosure at the San Juan de Aragon Zoo in Mexico City[/caption] NewsflashEly, who is between 43 and 45 years old has lived at the zoo for over a decade[/caption] Ely as a baby a…

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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Svenska Dagbladet

The world's saddest elephant is defended by the High Court

Ely has been called “the world’s saddest elephant.” Now the Mexican Supreme Court is coming to her defense – and demanding that the zoo improve conditions.

4 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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Mexico News Daily

CDMX zoo must improve conditions for Ely the elephant: SCJN

A Mexico City zoo must implement measures to improve living conditions for an allegedly depressed elephant, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday — the high court’s first-ever ruling in favor of the rights of an individual animal. The SCJN ordered the San Juan de Aragón Zoo in Mexico City to improve the health and life quality of an African elephant named Ely, who was rescued from a circus 13 years ago. The Supreme Court did not find suff…

5 days ago·Mexico

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CNN

Mexico’s Supreme Court orders zoo to improve conditions for Ely the elephant

Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a move in favor of an animal.

5 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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