Appendix II lists species which are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but which may become so unless trade is closely controlled.

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Campaigners who had worked for decades to get these species listed in Appendix II of Cites said it was a landmark day.

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On average the 46 animal species moved from Appendix II to Appendix I between 1980 and 2003 were traded at 135% above normal volumes in the year before a ban (see chart).

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