Exotic Legislation

The Dangerous Wild Animals Act covers...

• All aggressive animals including dogs and cats.

• Only poisonous or venomous animals.

• All animals from South America.

• Wild animals from a range of taxa including reptiles, amphibians and mammals.

What year did the Dangerous Wild Animals Act come into force?

• 2001

• 1999

• 1976

• 1975

CITES stands for...

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

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• Contains International Truly Exotic Species

• Caught In The Exceptional Seas

What is the aim of CITES?

• To stop the keeping of exotic animals forever.

• Ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild.

• To encourage people to keep and breed exotic animals.

• To make sure all exotic animals are kept under good conditions.

CITES is legislation that only applies to people living in the UK?

• Yes, only people living in the UK.

• No, it is an international legislation.

How many different appendices does CITES have to categories animals?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which animals are listed in CITES Appendix 1?

• The most endangered animals vulnerable to extinction.

• The least vulnerable species to extinction.

• The most dangerous animals.

• The least dangerous animals.

What does COTES stand for?

• Control Of Trade In Exotic Species

• Control Of Trade In Exciting Specimens

• Control Of Trade In Endangered Species

• Cost Of Transport In Exotic Scenarios

Does COTES give police in the UK power to take action against illegal trade in wild animals?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know!

Animals listed in CITES Appendix 1 are then also listed in which COTES Annex?

• Annex A

• Annex B

• Annex C

• Annex D