Which international treaty, signed in 1973, regulates the global trade of endangered plants and animals?
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Correct answer: CITES
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
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