The sable is a national first-class protected animal.
Sable is a mammal that lives in boreal and subarctic forests and belongs to the family Mustelidae, a carnivorous order. Due to the preciousness of its fur, it was once hunted in large numbers, resulting in a sharp decline in the population. In order to protect this rare animal, China** has listed it as a national first-class protected animal.
The fur of the sable is soft, dense, and highly warm and waterproof. As a result, sable's fur has always been highly sought after in the market and is expensive. This has led to repeated prohibitions on illegal hunting and trafficking in sable furs.
In order to combat illegal hunting and trafficking in sable furs, China** has taken a series of measures. First of all, the protection of sable habitats has been strengthened, and illegal hunting and ecological damage are prohibited in sable habitats. Secondly, the supervision of the sable fur market has been strengthened, and illegal trade has been severely cracked down. In addition, public education and awareness of sable conservation have been strengthened.
With the strengthening of conservation measures and the increase in public awareness, the population of sables has gradually recovered. However, due to various factors such as climate change and habitat destruction, the sable population is still under great threat. Therefore, we need to continue to strengthen conservation measures, raise public awareness, and contribute to the conservation of sables.