Analysis of Legal Protection of Endangered Animal Species in Nigeria

Authors

  • Gaga Wilson Ekakitie Manager College of Law, Western Delta University, Ogharra, Delta State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Legal protection, endangered, animal, species

Abstract

This paper attempts to consider legal protection afforded endangered animal species. In order to
achieve this we shall attempt a definition of the pertinent concept viz: endangered animal specie,
from dictionary and statutory sources. We shall of necessity draw a distinction between this
concept and the other very and closely related concept of “threatened”. This paper shall also be
concerned with the causes of’ animal species endangerment and what qualifies a particular specie
to be considered as endangered i.e. the indices used to measure endangerment, a look at legal
protection of’ endangered animal species in Nigeria and elsewhere and how successful they have
been in ensuring protection of endangered animal species.
 

Author Biography

Gaga Wilson Ekakitie Manager, College of Law, Western Delta University, Ogharra, Delta State, Nigeria

Dr. Gaga Wilson Ekakitie Ph.D, Lecturer, Department of Jurisprudent and International Law, College of Law,
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Published

2023-11-14