10,000 Birds
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Chinese Hwamei is a second-level protected species in China – as a consequence, according to Chinese law on wildlife protection, it is prohibited for local people to capture and keep the species in captivity without a permit. One of the reasons stated is “the benefits of the people” (not the birds).
10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2023
Schulman The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) is the legislative implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty negotiated with Great Britain, on behalf of Canada, in 1916 (subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia have been incorporated into the Act). Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 6, 2015
In all European Union countries to the north and east of Serbia (except Romania), Turtle Doves are strictly protected. Money and effort are being invested in that protection. The cargo consisted of huge number of protected passerines such as larks and pipits, beside huntable species like Common Quails and Turtle Doves.
Critter News
MARCH 8, 2009
The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare. It is now law as of March 1.
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
It's the largest civil penalty imposed under EU legislation in which wildlife protection is a condition for receiving funds from the EU's Single Farm Payment Scheme. This guy is the third Scottish landowner to have subsidies cut under these regulations. Don't worry. He's a millionaire. He'll be okay.)
Animal Ethics
AUGUST 11, 2010
To the Editor: Re “ Disgusting but Not Illegal ” (editorial, Aug. 2): We disagree with your contention that the First Amendment protects animal “crush” videos. These videos, the subject of House legislation and of a bill that we plan to introduce, are beyond “disgusting”—and go beyond conventional conceptions of animal cruelty.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 2. America’s National Wildlife Refuge System is the world’s largest network of protected areas dedicated to wildlife conservation.
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