A landmark legal action aims to free Johannesburg Zoo’s elephants, citing concerns for their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The case also raises questions about Section 24 environmental rights and Khoi heritage protections.

Animal welfare groups in South Africa are taking a zoo to court over the mental well-being of three elephants.

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…