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Are water chickens protected animals?

2023-05-29 18:27:46 113

The water chicken is a bird unique to China, also known as the spot-billed duck. According to the "Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China", water chickens are not included in the list of national key protected wild animals. However, in some areas of China, such as Yunnan, Guizhou and other provinces, water chickens are regarded as very precious ecological resources and have received certain attention. degree of protection.


In addition, the water chicken is listed as a "least concern" species on the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Red List of Species, which means that they are not currently seriously threatened and their survival situation is relatively good. However, due to the impact of human activities such as environmental pollution and habitat destruction, the number of water chickens is still declining in some areas. Therefore, we should respect wild animals, refrain from illegal hunting or trade, and actively participate in actions to protect water chickens and their living environment to ensure that this species can survive safely and continue to thrive in the natural environment.


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