The Australian government is pushing the curb on illegal trade of wildlife internationally. Australia’s Environment Minister Sussan Ley has added 127 native reptile species to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) treaty. CITES is responsible for the crackdown on many illegal trades like ivory, shark fins and even exotic animals. CITES has notified the government that 127 reptile species will appear on a formal list by the middle of this year. The listings, part of CITES Appendix III, will now require Australia to report imported animals to better track the trade. “Sadly, … Continue reading Australia Pushes A List Of 127 Indigenous Reptiles To Curb Illegal Smuggling