This New Zealand volcano has the same rights as a human being. Here’s why

Rising to 8,261 feet (2,518 meters), Mount Taranaki is a near-perfect volcanic cone surrounded by Egmont National Park, a lush forest area forming a strikingly circular boundary. Within this forest is the “Goblin Forest”, a distinctive landscape of twisted kāmahi trees covered in moss and liverworts, creating an otherworldly appearance.