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Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to apply to— (1) the killing or capturing in good faith of any wild animal by any person in defense of himself or of any other person or of property subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in the rules made in this behalf under this Act; and (2) the capture, sale, purchase or possession for scientific or public purposes of any wild bird or wild animal by or on behalf of the authorities administering zoological gardens.