Who Owns Animals After They Break Free and Taste Freedom?
Briefly

The legal claim for the freedom of the 43 escaped monkeys raises complex ethical questions regarding captivity and ownership of animals, highlighting moral obligations to wildlife.
Angela Fernandez's work emphasizes the need for a deep understanding of animal rights, questioning whether animals are indeed happier in the wild compared to captivity.
The essay by Fernandez and Marceau delves into an important legal debate, prompting broader societal reflection on ethical treatment and legal recognition of animals post-escape.
In discussing her book, Fernandez points out that the historical case illustrates the evolving nature of legal ownership and the complexities surrounding nonhuman animals and their rights.
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