What group is responsible for making science-based recommendations about Canadian wildlife species at risk?

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COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) is responsible for making science-based recommendations about Canadian wildlife species at risk.

Answer A (CITES) is an international agreement between governments to regulate and monitor international trade in endangered species.

Answer B (SARA) is the Canadian Species at Risk Act, which is responsible for protecting and conserving species that are at risk of being lost from Canada.

Answer D (WWF) is the World Wildlife Fund, an international organization working to protect wildlife and their habitats around the world. While they may work collaboratively with COSEWIC and SARA, they are not specifically responsible for making science-based recommendations about Canadian wildlife species at risk.

What Group Is Responsible for Making Science-Based Recommendations About Canadian