How does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)protect biodiversity?
A)it mandates that degraded lands be set aside for restoration
B)it identifies biodiversity hotspots for designation as preserved habitat
C)it bans the hunting, trade, and selling of endangered species
D)it manages zoos and seed banks
E)it provides detailed recovery plans for endangered species

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CITES primarily focuses on regulating international trade of endangered species to ensure their survival, by banning or controlling the trade of species listed in its appendices.

How Does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species