SOUTH Africa received unanimous support from parties at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on Wednesday to move the Cape mountain zebra from appendix I to appendix II which would allow the subspecies of zebra to be traded.A listing on appendix II opens up additional economic opportunities that will support the expansion of range areas for the Cape mountain zebra onto private land.The subspecies, which is native to South Africa, is slowly reaching the carrying capacity in established areas including Mountain Zebra National Park and Karoo National Park.Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa who presented South Africa’s proposal said the recovery of the subspecies was a "success story" for South African conservation. Due to the country’s conservation work the subspecies no longer met the criteria for listing on appendix I.Molewa said opportunities in international trade would increase the economic value of the subspecies and...
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