Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, 1912 (Act No. 8 of 1912). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1912 (1965) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make better provision for the protection and preservation of certain wild birds and animals. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Birds Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Internal trade Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the protection and preservation of wild animals and birds. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Repealed by Repealing and Amending Act, 2016 Legislation | India | 2016 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX