Consequences of Feeding Wild Animals at Will Can Be Serious! Relevant Laws and Regulations Introduced in Numerous Regions across China | CBCGDF BASE

Recently, a news story about a gorilla gesturing "Thank you but we can't finish eating" through glass has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion. Many comments are filled with amazement at the gorilla's use of sign language, however, there is little mention of the potential health burdens that indiscriminate feeding of gorillas might cause.

 

The "Shanghai Wild Animal Protection Regulations," which came into effect on October 1, 2023, stipulate in Article 26, Paragraph 2, that feeding wild animals in their natural outdoor environment is prohibited.

 


On July 17, 2024, the Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration issued a notice "Strictly Prohibiting the Feeding of Wild Animals," clarifying that in order to maintain a tranquil natural environment and for the safety of wild animals, feeding of wild animals is prohibited.

 

The "Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2024" of Hong Kong, which came into effect on August 1, 2024, stipulates that starting from September 1, law enforcement officers will take immediate action if they find anyone illegally feeding wild animals or pigeons.

 

Feeding wild animals can disrupt their natural foraging instincts, affecting their survival abilities and potentially causing them to lose their wild nature. It also poses the risk of disease transmission. Moreover, the high sugar, salt, and fat content in human food can lead to obesity in wild animals, affecting their cardiovascular health, causing skeletal deformities, hair loss, organ failure, and even death.

 

Recently, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding reported uncivilized behavior, including a lifetime ban on visitors who fed giant pandas illegally from entering the panda base (including Panda Valley) again. The recent popular news about the humorous signs at Wuhan Zoo urging visitors not to feed animals also explains the prohibition of feeding animals in zoos.

 

As the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays approach, zoos may become popular leisure spots for many friends. In this regard, the Legal Working Committee of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) calls on everyone to adhere to the principle of "look but do not feed" when encountering animals, whether in zoos or in the wild, and to care for animals rationally.

 

Original Chinese Article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/3d4U8w89SBuXZIR1J4GTqA

Translator: Sara

Checked by: Richard

Editor: Sara     

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