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Author: Courtney Fern

One chimpanzee grooms another who looks thoughtfully up at the trees in Uganda's Kibale Forest National Park.
Courtney Fern

NhRP Week of Action FAQ

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A Commerford Zoo handler uses a bullhook to compel a costumed Minnie the elephant to stand on her hind legs during a fair.
Courtney Fern

Honoring Karen’s Memory by Calling for Minnie’s Freedom

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Today a group of philosophers submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the NhRP's chimpanzee rights cases on behalf of Tommy and Kiko.
Courtney Fern

Helping Tommy and Kiko

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A side view of Happy the elephant standing near the section of fencing that separates her from Patty the elephant in the Bronx Zoo's elephant exhibit. Credit: Gigi Glendinning
Courtney Fern

Calling for Happy’s Freedom After 44 Years of Bronx Zoo Imprisonment

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Hercules and Leo in their housing structure at Project Chimps.
Courtney Fern

Advocating for True Sanctuary for Hercules and Leo

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Courtney Fern

Week of Action for NhRP Clients Starting March 22nd

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Courtney Fern

All the Ways You Can Help #FreeHappy Right Now

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Courtney Fern

All the Ways You Can Help #FreeMinnie Right Now

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Beulah the elephant lies on her side on the edge of a parking lot the day she died at he Big E fair.
Courtney Fern

New Action Alert: Honor Beulah by Helping Minnie

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Courtney Fern

Tell us why Happy should be free! 🐘

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Courtney Fern

Take action for Minnie

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Courtney Fern

USDA, Other Agencies Alerted to Dire Situation at Commerford Zoo

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