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Guardians or captors: the two faces of humanity
An elephant named Happy died at the Bronx Zoo in New York after over 50 years in captivity, sparking legal and moral debates about animal rights. The case intersected with discussions in the Islamabad High Court, where petitions involving animal welfare and human rights highlighted shared principles of life and dignity.
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