Our Senior Staff Attorney, Monica Miller, is preparing for a hearing before the Michigan Court of Appeals to argue for the freedom of seven chimpanzees held captive at the DeYoung Family Zoo. #FreeTheDeYoungPrisoners Her personal thoughts on the case: nonhumanrights.org/blog/our-case-…

The latest USDA inspection report of the Commerford Zoo shows that Minnie the elephant, against all the odds, is still alive. It's been over half a century since Minnie was allowed to be an elephant, which should be her birthright. Speak out for her here: action.nonhumanrights.org/a/helpfreeminn…

The Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative announced last week the passing of Kanzi, a remarkable bonobo known for his ability to understand spoken English and use of a sign language machine to communicate with humans. ❤️ Kanzi passed away at 44 years old but his legacy lives on: apeinitiative.org/kanzi

For nearly 50 years, Tembo's been confined at the #CameronParkZoo in Waco, TX. She’s spent decades in an unnaturally small enclosure, with little social interaction—a tragic reality for an incredibly social and intelligent being. Her story: bit.ly/4jcif1d

Happy birthday to NhRP Board Member and legendary ethologist, primatologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall & the Jane Goodall Institute!🎈#GoodAllDay

Many who visit aquariums don't realize the suffering behind the glass. Orcas swim 40+ miles a day in the wild! In captivity they're given a fraction of their natural range and suffer as a result. This year we’re preparing our 1st #cetaceanrights case! ⚖️🐬 #WorldAquaticAnimalDay

We're honored to be part of this new documentary. Canadian residents can watch it this Sunday on CBCdocs! @CBC #FreeLucy #TheStolenLivesOfElephants vimeo.com/1056187773

Grateful to Detroit Mercy Law, Michigan Law School, and @MSUCollegeofLaw for hosting our Lunch & Learns! We discussed our Michigan case to #FreetheDeYoungPrisoners and the question of legal rights for animals. The future of law is bright. ⚖️ #AnimalRights #LawStudents

Ndula was born free in South Africa but stolen from the wild in 2003 while pregnant & sent to the US. 🐘 For 20+ years, she's been bred, separated from her calves & held captive. Zoos aren’t sanctuaries. 📖 Read & share her story: bit.ly/4ct1qwR #EndElephantCaptivity

A truly sustainable future means more than green choices—it means fairer systems. 🌍 This #EarthDay, stand for all who call this planet home—not just ecosystems, but individuals. Support justice for nonhuman animals. ⚖️ nonhumanrights.org/?form=FUNDJLLF…

The Los Angeles Zoo's decision to send Billy & Tina to another zoo is wrong and shows clear disregard for their wellbeing. These elephants deserve peace and freedom at a sanctuary. We support Bob Blumenfield's motion to halt the move. Let’s do better. #FreeBilly #FreeTina

🌊 Science fiction? More like science. A new @natgeo article dives into @projectceti’s work decoding sperm whale communication—and the legal ripple effects. Proud to see NhRP attorney Spencer Lo quoted on what this could mean for #nonhumanrights. 📖 on.natgeo.com/4cQyC1j

It began with a bold idea: nonhuman animals are entitled to actual, enforceable legal rights—not just compassion. This May celebrate 30 years of the #NhRP! We’re sharing key moments, personal stories, and the powerful impact of your support. Donate today: bit.ly/3YqdDN6

"Judge Fahey not only made history but demonstrated that the question of nonhuman rights isn’t going away." Our Executive Director Christopher Berry reflects on the Fahey opinion, which was issued seven years ago today. #Animals #AnimalRights bit.ly/4k8GOMV

After 30 years in captivity, Pupy the elephant was finally freed this April. Now at an elephant sanctuary, she’s thriving—her story shows what's not just possible for elephants, but what’s just.🌿🐘 Follow her story: Global Sanctuary for Elephants #animallaw #nonhumanrights

Tasha was taken from the wild in 1976. She’s spent 45 yrs on less than 1 acre of space at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Her suffering isn’t conservation—it’s cruelty. 📢 Read her story & take action to give her the freedom she deserves: freetobeelephants.com/elephant/tasha/

Today the Nonhuman Rights Project filed a habeas corpus petition on behalf of Billy and Tina, two elephants held in captivity in the Los Angeles Zoo. #NotAnotherZoo nonhumanrights.org/client/billy-a…

🚨On 5/20 the NhRP announced we’d filed a habeas corpus petition seeking Billy & Tina's right to liberty & release to a sanctuary. On 5/21 the #LAZoo shared that they'd already transported Billy & Tina to the #TulsaZoo. The statement from our Litigation Director Elizabeth Stein:

"On Tuesday, the Nonhuman Rights Project filed a petition in court seeking recognition of the elephants’ “right to liberty” and their release to an accredited sanctuary." Read full story via Los Angeles Times ➡️ latimes.com/california/sto…

NhRP Executive Director Christopher Berry: "We are pushing forward to ensure Billy and Tina’s case receives meaningful consideration by the justice system. Their captivity remains unjust." #FreeBilly #FreeTina nonhumanrights.org/blog/nhrp-laws…