Happy the elephant is not a person, a court rules
The 5-2 decision by the court comes in a closely watched case that tested the boundaries of applying human rights to animals.
Elephants
Happy is an Asian elephant. But can she also be considered a person?
Through an attorney, the Bronx Zoo argues Happy is neither illegally imprisoned nor a person, but a well-cared-for elephant "respected as the magnificent creature she is."
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air
Researchers who detected that detecting environmental DNA, or eDNA, in two zoos say the technique could one day be used to look for endangered species in remote locations in the wild.
Monkey Thieves, Drunk Elephants — Mary Roach Reveals A Weird World Of Animal 'Crime'
Roach researched animal misbehaviors for her new book, Fuzz. Though animals are all but charged with crimes when they run afoul of human values, she learns, they often have the last laugh.
Elephants Wandered Hundreds Of Miles Into A Chinese City. Nobody Knows Why
The 15 Asian elephants — some mature and others still young — left a nature reserve near China's border with Myanmar and Laos more than a year ago and have been northward bound ever since.
'He Will Be A Happier Elephant': Vet Describes What It Was Like To Rescue Kaavan
Dr. Amir Khalil, a veterinarian with Four Paws International, says the "world's loneliest elephant" is settling into his new home in Cambodia. Khalil sang Sinatra's "My Way" to help calm Kaavan.
Some Good News: An 'Elephant Baby Boom' In One Kenyan National Park
Kenya's elephant population has more than doubled since the 1980s, and one national park is currently having a 'baby boom' thanks to a relief from drought and a drop in poaching.
In Thailand, Growing Concern For Elephants As Coronavirus Pummels Tourism
Thailand has nearly 3,800 domesticated elephants, most kept in camps. There are fears that many will suffer during what is expected to be a time of prolonged severe economic hardship.
Why Botswana Is Lifting Its Ban On Elephant Trophy Hunting
The government is revoking a ban on elephant hunting. Some say that's good news for the tourist business and local farmers who say the animals trampled their crops. Others aren't so sure.
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.