Due to the close genetic relationship between humans and other great apes, certain animal rights organizations, such as the Great Ape Project, argue that nonhuman great apes are persons and should be given basic human rights.
Disebabkan hubungan genetis yang dekat antara manusia dan kera besar, beberapa organisasi hak binatang, seperti Great Ape Project, berargumen bahwa kera besar selain manusia adalah orang dan harusnya diberikan dasar hak manusia.