Heritage Animals Act (S.N.L. 1996, c. H-2.1). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Newfoundland Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the protection of heritage animals. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act provides for the means for the recognition and protection of heritage animals within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The government may designate certain classes or breeds of animals as heritage animals, in consideration of their historic, cultural, natural, scientific or aesthetic value and provides for their management and protection. Full text English Website www.gov.nf.ca