Pierce County U.S. Proclamation of the Rights of the Southern Resident Orcas
On March 28 2023, Pierce County, Washington signed a Resolution recognizing the rights of the Southern Resident Orca.Read More →
This page identifies initiatives that explicitly recognize an individual animal or species of animal as a subject with rights. Note that all initiatives included in the Animal Rights are also included in the Rights of Nature category, but the reverse is not true.