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Laws that help save the animals!

Here are some laws that help to protect animals that are endangered so they don't become extinct:

Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407).
This law makes it illegal for anyone in the United States to take or import any marine mammals that are endangered.

Airborne Hunting Act (16 U.S.C. 742j-1).
This law makes it illegal for anyone to hunt or shoot an animal from an aircraft, except when they are trying to protect wildlife, livestock, human health or safety.

National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee).
This law protects all animals living on a wildlife refugee from hunters by making it illegal for them to hunt on this land. It also keep these animals safe from predators while they are living on this land.

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