Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a move in favor of an animal.

In the first ruling of its kind, Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a zoo in the capital to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely. Animal rights activists said she was suffering from depression,

Mexico's Supreme Court ordered enhancements to the living conditions of Ely, an African elephant in Mexico City, marking a historic precedent in recognizing animal rights. Ely, who has faced depression and health issues post-captivity,

A Mexico City zoo must implement measures to improve living conditions for Ely the elephant, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

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