South Africa zoo elephants’ ‘depression’ case goes to court | Africanews

The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.

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In this Tuesday, June 19, 2018, photo Lammie, in her enclosure at the Johannesburg Zoo.

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