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Biologically, human beings are not very different from other animals. It is largely our mental capacity that sets us apart. Yet recent scientific studies have shown that other species—the great apes, cetaceans, and elephants, for example—are surprisingly intelligent, thus narrowing that gap. However, in the eyes of the law, there is a sharp distinction. No other animals are assumed to have personhood, i.e., recognition t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More