Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Which organisation publishes the "Red Data Book"
A
UNEP
B
WWF
C
GEF
D
IUCN
Answer
IUCN
Explanation
Solution
IUCN or WCN maintains a red data book which is a catalogue of threatened plants and animals facing risk of extinction. The IUCN red list (2004) documents the extinction of 784 species (including 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plants) in the last 500 years.