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RL32751Foreign Affairs
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Background and Issues
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: February 2005
February 1, 2005
Summary
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has been ratified by 167 nations, including the United States. It regulates the international trade in animals and plants that may be threatened by trade.
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