Please imagine: In England the Loch Ness Monster is a protected animal by law.
Source: paranormal.about.com
Animal rights, also referred to as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of humans. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions but agree that animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community, not property, and that they should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment.
Source: Wikipedia.org
What do you think...what animals should also be protected by law? ;-)