Concepts of Biology
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ISBN: 9781938168116
Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 21, Problem 8RQ
Certain species of parrot cannot be brought to the United States to be sold as pets. What is the name of the legislation that makes this illegal?
a. Red List
b. Migratory Bird Act
c. CITES
d. Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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