51.   Deer, dangerously thinned in the region by hunters, are a protected species in Thailand.

52.   Crocodiles, which once were hunted nearly to extinction, are now a protected species.

53.   Dr Mansor said the fish is a protected species.

54.   Experts will remove colonies of rare bats to other locations, but the habitats of some protected species of birds are expected to be destroyed.

55.   In addition to the ivory, investigators also found skins of protected animal species and leather goods made from crocodile skin.

56.   In other cases, domestic caviar from protected species was passed off as Russian.

57.   It is a protected species and anyone catching one is supposed to release it alive.

58.   Local news reports said Havelka, whose age was not given, could receive six months to a year in jail if convicted of trafficking in protected species.

59.   Navarre Environment Minister Yolanda Barcina said vultures are a protected species throughout Europe, and warned it is a serious crime to harm them.

60.   Navarre Environment Minister Yolanda Barcina said vultures are a protected species throughout Europe and warned it is a serious crime to harm them.