Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 (Act No. 39 of 2006). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act further to amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Wild fauna Protected area Institution Protection of species Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Its purpose is to strengthen the conservation of tigers and other endangered species by combating crimes against them through the special Crime Control Bureau. Full text English Website www.commonlii.org References - Legislation Amends Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (No. 53 of 1972). Legislation | India | 1972 (2006) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Wildlife products, Protected area, Endangered species, International trade, Expropriation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX