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Elephants have the right to ‘liberty’ group argues in quest to free animals from Hawaii zoo

Headline via The Independent · first report 10 Nov, 20:16 IST, latest 10 Nov, 20:16 IST

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First report10 Nov, 20:16 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 20:16 IST
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The case hinges on whether elephants qualify as ‘persons’ under Hawaii law and can challenge their confinement through habeas corpus

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