Core Viewpoint - Recent incidents in Tianjin, Ningxia, and Guizhou highlight the legal consequences of illegally keeping and hunting protected wildlife, emphasizing the need for public awareness regarding wildlife protection laws [1][5]. Group 1: Illegal Wildlife Keeping and Hunting Cases - A man in Tianjin was sentenced to six months in prison (with a one-year probation) for illegally keeping a gray-backed falcon and hunting other birds, resulting in the capture of 41 dead birds [2]. - In Ningxia, a group of individuals was caught hunting and training endangered eagles for rabbit hunting, violating wildlife protection laws, leading to their conviction [3]. - In Guizhou, individuals used outdoor live streaming to promote illegal hunting techniques and sell hunting tools, which constituted crimes of teaching criminal methods and illegal hunting [4]. Group 2: Legal Implications and Public Awareness - The public is warned that keeping or hunting protected wildlife without proper authorization can lead to administrative penalties or criminal charges, even if the intent is not for profit [5]. - Authorities stress that individuals should not attempt to rescue injured wildlife without professional knowledge and should report such cases to wildlife rescue centers [5]. - The message is clear: any hobby related to wildlife must adhere to legal boundaries to avoid harming nature and facing legal repercussions [6].

Group 1 - Criminal liability will be pursued for illegal hunting, killing, or trading of nationally protected wildlife, with penalties including imprisonment or fines [1] - Administrative penalties will be applied for actions harming protected wildlife that do not constitute a crime, including confiscation of wildlife and fines based on the value of the wildlife [2] - Bird species such as the Yellow-breasted Bunting have been upgraded to first-class protected status, while others have been designated as second-class protected species, all of which are now considered key protected wildlife [4]