### Question
How is the term specially protected species defined?


### Answer
The term **specially protected species** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 2402* as the following:

> any species of native mammal or native bird designated as such by the Director under section 2405(b)(5) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION**

