31.   Sea dragons, a protected species in their native Australia, are fragile to begin with, and are especially sensitive to light and temperature changes in captivity.

32.   The animal is a protected species, but is not listed as endangered or threatened.

33.   The charges included failing to properly declare animal bones traded within the United States or imported from abroad and commercializing bones of protected species.

34.   The double-crested cormorant, also known as the crow-duck, is a protected species in the United States.

35.   The forest is known as a nesting ground of golden eagles, a nationally protected species.

36.   The forest is home to the Iriomote wildcat, a protected species.

37.   The inchlong frog, a protected species with a bright-red body and blue legs, secretes a poison from its skin.

38.   The only problem was instead of killing a dove, he shot a killdee, a bird on the protected species list.

39.   These laws strictly prohibit individuals from killing, trapping or tampering with the nests of protected species without special permits.

40.   Two hawks consider themselves part of the family and, being a protected species, are downright arrogant.