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According to the experts, an elephant named 'Happy' is not happy at all. The 49-years-old is currently living in a one acre enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Soon she might be the first animal recognised to have personhood.

Case to free 'Happy' the elephant to be heard in New York court

An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement.

According to reports, the beloved Asian tusker had been living in 0.4 acre enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City since 2006.

But the Florida-based Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP), which has filed the plea on the elephant’s behalf, claimed that the animal is being illegally detained in small confinement against her will.

The group wants Happy to be released to one of two elephant sanctuaries in the United States.

They said the elephant was entitled to habeas corpus, a legal process in which illegally detained people or someone acting on their behalf may inquire about the reason they are being held.

But the habeas corpus law in the city does not view animals as "person," and the group said Happy should be recognised as one.

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“It's now time to have nonhuman animals such as Happy to be seen not as a thing but as a person who has the capacity for rights," Steven Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, told Reuters.

However, the authorities at the Bronze Zoo claimed that Happy has been well cared for and added that moving her to a sanctuary would not “serve her interests”.

"The blatant exploitation of Happy the elephant by NRP to advance their coordinated agenda shows no concern for the individual animal," the Bronx Zoo said in a statement on Wednesday, using an acronym for the animal rights group. "Their concern is winning a legal argument, not what is best for Happy."

A New York trial court in February 2020 dismissed the original petition, calling Happy an "intelligent, autonomous being" who "may be entitled to liberty," but not legally a person. An appeals court later upheld that ruling.

The hearing in front of the Albany-based Court of Appeals is scheduled for 2 pm (1800 GMT).

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An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement.

An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement. According to reports, the beloved Asian tusker had been living in 0.4 acre enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City since 2006. But the Florida-based Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP), which has filed the plea on the elephant’s behalf, claimed that the animal is being illegally detained in small confinement against her will. The group wants Happy to be released to one of two elephant sanctuaries in the United States. They said the elephant was entitled to habeas corpus, a legal process in which illegally detained people or someone acting on their behalf may inquire about the reason they are being held. But the habeas corpus law in the city does not view animals as "person," and the group said Happy should be recognised as one. Watch | Case to free 'Happy' the elephant to be heard in New York court “It's now time to have nonhuman animals such as Happy to be seen not as a thing but as a person who has the capacity for rights," Steven Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, told Reuters. However, the authorities at the Bronze Zoo claimed that Happy has been well cared for and added that moving her to a sanctuary would not “serve her interests”. "The blatant exploitation of Happy the elephant by NRP to advance their coordinated agenda shows no concern for the individual animal," the Bronx Zoo said in a statement on Wednesday, using an acronym for the animal rights group. "Their concern is winning a legal argument, not what is best for Happy." A New York trial court in February 2020 dismissed the original petition, calling Happy an "intelligent, autonomous being" who "may be entitled to liberty," but not legally a person. An appeals court later upheld that ruling. The hearing in front of the Albany-based Court of Appeals is scheduled for 2 pm (1800 GMT). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Trespassing near the lion exhibit can be dangerous and can result in loss of life. This advisory seems to be futile for 32-year-old Myah Autry. &nbsp;

Two years ago, Autry was charged with trespassing near the lion exhibit and taunting the animals at the Bronx Zoo. The woman has done it again.&nbsp;She is wanted for the same act done last week, said New York City police. &nbsp;

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The police have sought the public’s help on Friday night in locating Autry. She is accused of trespassing in a fenced-in area near the lion exhibit on Thursday, said authorities. &nbsp;

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In a cellphone video, which has been obtained by WNBC-TV, a woman can be seen wearing a red dress and leopard-print shawl. The woman is standing across a moat from a lion. She is trying to talk to it while holding roses and tossing money. &nbsp;

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In a statement, a zoo spokesperson said, “This situation involves one individual, who is determined to harass our lions with no regard for her safety, or the safety of our staff and our guests, and no regard for the well-being of the lions.” &nbsp; &nbsp;

“The Bronx Zoo has a zero-tolerance policy in matters, such as this and will aggressively seek prosecution against this individual and anyone who violates park safety rules,” the spokesperson added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Trespassing near the lion exhibit can be dangerous and can result in loss of life. This advisory seems to be futile for 32-year-old Myah Autry. Two years ago, Autry was charged with trespassing near the lion exhibit and taunting the animals at the Bronx Zoo.

Trespassing near the lion exhibit can be dangerous and can result in loss of life. This advisory seems to be futile for 32-year-old Myah Autry. Two years ago, Autry was charged with trespassing near the lion exhibit and taunting the animals at the Bronx Zoo. The woman has done it again. She is wanted for the same act done last week, said New York City police. Also Read: 23,000 mice euthanised in 2020 by Rutgers University, reveal leaked documents The police have sought the public’s help on Friday night in locating Autry. She is accused of trespassing in a fenced-in area near the lion exhibit on Thursday, said authorities. Carole Baskin goes to the Bronx zoo. pic.twitter.com/7ULWa10JNg — JAWs (@JawsLoves) November 13, 2021 × In a cellphone video, which has been obtained by WNBC-TV, a woman can be seen wearing a red dress and leopard-print shawl. The woman is standing across a moat from a lion. She is trying to talk to it while holding roses and tossing money. Also Read: Star dolphin Winter, of 'Dolphin Tale' fame, died of twisted intestines, says aquarium In a statement, a zoo spokesperson said, “This situation involves one individual, who is determined to harass our lions with no regard for her safety, or the safety of our staff and our guests, and no regard for the well-being of the lions.” “The Bronx Zoo has a zero-tolerance policy in matters, such as this and will aggressively seek prosecution against this individual and anyone who violates park safety rules,” the spokesperson added. (With inputs from agencies)

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US: Bronx Zoo gives an opportunity to name a cockroach after one's ex

Case to free 'Happy' the elephant to be heard in New York court

Happy the elephant is not happy! US court to weigh in habeas corpus for animal rights

Watch: Woman trespasses near lion exhibit again, holds roses, tosses money at Bronx Zoo in US