A beloved Bronx Zoo elephant, at the center of a long-standing animal rights case, has passed away at the age of 55. Patience, a 55-year-old Asian elephant, had been a focal point in a lawsuit filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project, arguing that she and other elephants at the zoo were entitled to greater freedoms and protections under the law. The case, which drew international attention, highlighted the ethics of keeping intelligent and social animals in captivity for human entertainment. Patience's death raises questions about the welfare of the remaining elephants at the Bronx Zoo and the future of the animal rights case.
Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55 The New York Times
