A unique petition has been submitted in Ecuador, aiming to grant a 15,000-acre forest, Los Cedros cloud, co-creator status for a musical composition. This proposal seeks to recognize nature's role in artistic creation, potentially setting a new precedent in environmental and copyright law. The petition is part of a broader trend, with countries like New Zealand and Bangladesh granting legal rights to natural entities such as mountains and rivers.

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