CMY3702: Chapter 3 -
Conservation crime
questions and answers
2025(graded A+)
conservation crime may be defined as - answer any intentional or neglect
human activity or manipulation that impacts negatively on the earths
biotic and/or abiotic natural resources , resulting in immediately
noticeable/indiscernible natural resource trauma of any magnitude
including the illegal trade in endangered species
illegal trade includes - answer the hunting capture, possession, import,
export or transport of endangered species of fauna and flora as well the
donation or receipt of such species as gifts
smuggling - answer the deceitful or unlawful import, export, trade or
production of scarce goods, alcohol beverages and precious stones
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (or CITES). - answer concerned with the regulation and/or
prevention of trade in endangered species, both legal and illegal
The CITES strives to promote - answer the conservation of endangered
species but permits commerce in species of wildlife that can withstand
trade pressure
The Convention lists three categories of protection: - answer • Appendix I:
These species are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals and
plants. They are threatened with extinction and CITES prohibits
international trade in specimens of these species except when the
purpose of the import is not commercial (e.g. for scientific research).
• Appendix II: These species are not necessarily threatened with
extinction, but may become so unless trade is closely controlled.
