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Rhinoceros

Important Decisions Regarding Conservation of Asian Big Cats and Rhinos Considered

Submitted by Christine Eustis on March 19, 2010 - 2:01pm

white rhinos

Committee II is undertaking the fundamental business of CITES including budget and implementation issues, decisions and resolutions. The species proposals are being considered in Committee I, however, there are important decisions and resolutions being considered in Committee II that may impact species that are of high priority for the U.S.

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