15 Questions
Which section of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 covers the prohibition on introduction to the wild?
Part 1
How many schedules are there in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981?
17
Which species is listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as illegal to release into the wild in the UK?
All of the above
Under Scottish legislation, can Muntjac be kept in captivity?
No
Which act covers sites of special scientific interest, fossil hunting, land use, and wildlife protection in Scotland?
Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004
According to the Animal Welfare Act (England) and Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, which animals are covered by this legislation?
Vertebrate animals other than humans that are domesticated or under the control of man
Under the Abandonment of Animals Act 1960, when is an offence committed?
When any person abandons an animal without reasonable cause or excuse
According to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, who can keep dangerous wild animals?
Only licensed individuals
What is the purpose of the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997?
To ensure animals are transported in a way that causes them no harm
What is prohibited under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992?
All of the above
Which act prohibits the trapping of hares and rabbits except under license in open ground?
Pests Act 1954
Which order prohibits the importation and keeping of grey squirrels?
Grey Squirrels (Prohibition of Importation and Keeping) Order 1937
Which legislation includes the coypu, fox squirrel, grey squirrel, and muntjac deer?
EU Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Regulations (1143/2014)
Which act regulates the types of spring trap which may be used and makes the spreading of myxomatosis an offence?
Pests Act 1954
Which order prohibits the importation and supply of lead in the form of lead weights?
Control of Pollution (Angler’s Lead Weights) Regulations 1986
Test your knowledge of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) with this quiz. Learn about the legislation's significant sections, including the protection of birds and other animals, as well as the schedules containing species lists. Challenge yourself on key aspects of this important wildlife and countryside law.
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