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Detailed Discussion of the Threats & Laws Affecting Polar Bears, by Sarah R. Morgan
New - The house passed a bill (H.R. 4075) that puts into effect the 2000 treaty between the U.S. and Russia that sets quotas on polar bear hunting by native populations and creates a bilateral commission to analyze how best to sustain the polar bear habitat.
Relevant Polar Bear Legislation:
Other Articles:
A Survey of Agreements and Federal Legislation Protecting Polar Bears in the United States, 1 Journal of Animal Law 73 (2006), by Jamie Woolsey:
Throughout the past few decades, international concern for polar bear welfare has increased dramatically. The multinational agreements forged for their conservation require significant policing, cooperation, and understanding of the complex ecological and economic considerations surrounding these predators. Woolsey’s article explores the international agreements and measures designed to save both the bears and their critical habitat.
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