Question

Why did IUCN prepare red data book?

Answer 1

Red data book:

1. IUCN established a state document for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants etc., this document is called red data book.
2. This book provides information for studies and monitoring programmes on endangered species.
3. In the red data book, there are red pages which are known as the red list.
4. The main aim of the red list and red data book is the identification and documentation of endangered species.