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Hippos, sharks, frogs and an Aussie skink among new global wildlife trade treaty nominations

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by Humane Society International,

The requiem shark family, Australia's pygmy blue tongue sink, glass frogs, the hippopotamus, guitarfishes, and several types of small hammerhead shark are among the species nominations announced this week for listing on the UN treaty that controls trade in endangered wildlife.     The proposals will be considered for adoption at...

Pygmy blue tongue skink nominated for global trade ban

Pygmy blue tongue skink nominated for global trade ban

by Humane Society International,

The Australian Government has announced that the Endangered pygmy blue tongue skink will be nominated for an Appendix I CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) listing. Due to its small size and brilliant blue tongue, the skink is a popular fixture in the global live pet trade, which...