The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, commonly referred to as CITES, is an international agreement between governments whose primary aim is to ensure international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the relevant species’ survival. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 during a meeting among members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The convention was opened for signature in 1973 and CITES entered into force on July 1, 1975 (wiki).CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals