Humans have been constructing animal statues for thousands of years. It is a way for us to convey our deep bond with the animal kingdom and the debt of gratitude that we owe to our fellow creatures.

Perched on a rock on Langelinje Pier in the Danish capital’s harbour, the bronze statue is the work of sculptor Edvard Eriksen. It bears the face and head of Ellen Price, the ballerina from the ...