CITES Has Voted To Ban Endangered Smooth-Coated Otter Trade

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    With a whopping 102 votes in favor of the ban, 15 against and 11 absent.

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    This is wonderful news for the smooth-coated otter!

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    And while popular Instagrammers posting these selfies with the otters seem to warm the hearts of many, animal protection groups say this trend is posting a 'existential threat' to the silky mammal.

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    The CITES vote on Sunday must still be confirmed at the meeting which continues until Wednesday.

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