The table lists some animals covered by different appendices of CITES.

1.) Gorillas, sea turtles, giant pandas
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2.) American alligators, lions, paddlefish
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3.) Walruses, cape stag beetles, many freshwater turtle species

CITES prohibits commercial trade of which of these species?

A- Walrus
B- Freshwater Turtle
C- American alligator
D- Gorilla

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Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

The appendix I of the CITES provides protection to all those animals which are at the verge of extinction.

Some examples of animal species prevented from commercial trading are -

Gorillas

Sea turtles

Lady slipper orchids

Giant  Pandas

CITIES protects animals species under three appendices namely -

Appendix I - Vulnerable/threatened animals

Appendix II - not threatened but if not protected against trading then will become vulnerable

Appendix III- Species for which international trading is prohibited as demanded by member nations.

Hence, option D is correct

The CITES prohibits the commercial trade of Gorilla. The correct option is D.

What is appendices of CITES?

Appendix I contains species that are on the verge of extinction. Only in extraordinary cases is traded in samples of these species authorized.

Appendix II contains species that are not inevitably at risk of extinction, but whose trade must be regulated in order to avoid utilization that is irreconcilable with their survival.

CITES protects over 38,700 species, including approximately 5,950 animal species and 32,800 plant species, from over-exploitation via international trade.

They are mentioned in the three Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

Appendix I: Contains the most endangerment plants and animals on the planet, such as tigers and gorillas.

Except for in rare cases, such as scientific research, international commercial trade in these species, or even parts of them, is completely prohibited.

Thus, the correct option is D.

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