The Red Data Book (or Red List) is a catalogue of taxa that are facing the risk of extinction. It is compiled and maintained by the IUCN to provide information and analyses on the status, threats, and extinction risk of species and ecosystems.
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Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Biodiversity (IUCN Red List Categories and Important Species Conservation Initiatives)
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