CITES

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. That what Cites means. This convention was formed in 60s with the idea of controlling international transactions for animal and plants. Here you have  a brief explanation from the official website:


"CITES is an international agreement to which States (countries) adhere voluntarily. States that have agreed to be bound by the Convention ('joined' CITES) are known as Parties. Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties – in other words they have to implement the Convention – it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework to be respected by each Party, which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national level."


Many people does not know that commerce of animals is regulated by this organization, and it has a clear rules to do legal transactions of animals and plants. If you have thought in buying an exotic animal, please be sure that the supplier provides you with all legal certifications. 
To grant the perpetuity of the species under extinct danger, we have to follow CITES rules.


If you see any illegal activity in any place, do not hesitate to report it to the authorities.