Dear John,

Tortoise—a media site committed to deep dives behind the headlines—has just released a new three-part podcast series about our elephant client Happy, featuring interviews with NhRP President Steven M. Wise as well as two of the renowned elephant experts who’ve supported our fight for her freedom. The series tells the story of Happy’s life, delves into the science of who elephants are, and illuminates the key questions raised by our legal battle on her behalf. Listen or read the transcripts on the Tortoise website (if you’re not a member, you can enter your email address for access): 

Part I: Happy, the elephant in the courtroom 
Part II: Happy, the elephant who knew who she was
Part III: Happy, the elephant you will never forget

Or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The series’ thoughtful reflections on Happy’s story and court case end with reporter Samantha Weinberg concluding that Happy and other elephants “are not things. They deserve rights.”

The NhRP is preparing for expected oral arguments in Happy’s case, which have not yet been scheduled. Read the latest here, and click here to share this email in blog post form. Stay tuned for further updates, including how you can help!

Lauren Choplin
Communications Director, the NhRP