article_snippet.sent: While the animal's exact numbers in the wild are unknown, conservationists are in agreement that illegal hunting and habitat destruction have left it critically endangered.
article_snippet.sent: Most U.S. states in which the creature is native, along with islands in the Caribbean, parts of Mexico and South America have all passed laws protecting the creature.
article_snippet.sent: The relevant national environment agency are aware of the incident and have granted a licence to replace the animal which has now been done.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Species is listed as endangered and laws protect Species from being hunted .