Elephants are self-aware, autonomous beings. They empathize with others, cooperate to solve problems and make decisions, have extensive long-term memories, teach and learn from each other, use tools, engage in complex communication, possess distinct cultures, grieve the deaths of
their loved ones, and want and need to live freely, just as we do. We are inspired every day by elephants’ resilience at the same time as we are outraged by the human actions that have forced them to endure and try to heal from trauma after trauma, loss after loss, for centuries.
For the NhRP, appreciating elephants means recognizing and protecting their right to live freely.
#ElephantAppreciationDay
#ElephantAppreciationDay
In the words of Bronx Supreme Court Justice Alison Y. Tuitt in Happy’s case, we should treat elephants “with respect and dignity.” Only then will they be able to thrive—not merely survive.
Why do you appreciate elephants and support their right to live freely?
Why do you appreciate elephants and support their right to live freely?
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