The use of CITES to protect an endangered species would be most appropriate under circumstances in which a species is threatened by
A) invasion of an exotic species.
B) destruction of its habitat.
C) illegal poaching and killing for a product.
D) environmental stress due to climate change.
E) pesticides in its environment.

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CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international treaty that aims to ensure that international trade in certain species of plants and animals does not threaten their survival in the wild. Therefore, the use of CITES would be most appropriate when a species is threatened by illegal poaching and killing for a product, such as ivory or rhino horns. CITES can help regulate international trade of these products, and provide protection for the endangered species.

The Use of CITES to Protect an Endangered Species Would