martes, 27 de agosto de 2019

International protection for ‘cute’ otters: what is CITES, what does it do? | Explained News, The Indian Express

International protection for ‘cute’ otters: what is CITES, what does it do? | Explained News, The Indian Express

International protection for ‘cute’ otters: what is CITES, what does it do?

The proposal on protecting the Tokay gecko mentioned threats from hunting and collection for use in traditional medicine.

International protection for ‘cute’ otters: what is CITES, what does it do?
Smooth-coated otter in Kabini river. (Wikipedia)


Over a hundred nations, acting within the framework of an inter-governmental agreement, approved a proposal by India, Nepal, and Bangladesh Sunday to prohibit commercial international trade in a species of otter native to the subcontinent and some other parts of Asia.

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