CITES

What is CITES

50

Around how many species did it regulate?

40,000

100

How many countries were involved?

185

250

When was it created

1973

500

When did it take effect

1975

Aims

50

CITES is protecting 40,000 species from what?

Endangerment

100

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250

CITIES protects animals due to what?

Over-exploitation

500

What are the animals being protected used for?

Fur coats / dried spices / live specimens

How does it work to affect the forest?

50

How many appendices are species grouped into?

3

100

What is Appendix I?

Species at risk of extinction

250

What is Appendix II?

Species not currently endangered but need monitoring

500

What is Appendix III?

Species protected in at least one country, which has asked for international help