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The Chinese government has published a fully updated list of protected species for the first time in more than 30 years, with Jankowski s Bunting, Baer s Pochard and Spoon-billed Sandpiper among the birds afforded the highest level of security.
Originally published in 1988, China s Wildlife Protection Law was grossly outdated, containing a number visually obvious species yet lacking many passerines and shorebirds – many of which are endangered or have declined significantly over the past three decades.
Jankowski s Bunting has been afforded the highest level of protection in China (Josh Jones).
This year s update was long overdue and has been warmly welcomed by conservationists, for it means that some of China s most-threatened wildlife will now be better protected by law. The changes mean that local governments will have greater responsibility to protect species and their habitats, including from huntin
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