While there are errors and omissions the work is an essential building block for any concerted conservation efforts in china. The categories are based on the criteria set out by the iucnssc for its global red list, but. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. The concept of the red data book, registers of wildlife assigned categories of threat, is generally credited to. Each red data book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants e.
The red data book of the russian federation is used within the russian federation, and also accepted in parts of africa. Jan 17, 2020 the statistic shows the number of endangered species on the red list from 1996 to 2019. More than simply raising awareness, this book is a call for action to all sectors of society from industry to governments to educators, to work together to save biological diversity. Unveiled in 1994, the list contains criteria and categories to classify species on the basis of their probability of extinction. Red knot wintering population drops by more than 5,000. More than simply raising awareness, this book is a call for action to all sectors of society from industry to governments to educators, to. International union for conservation of nature treats threatened species not as a single category, but as a group of three categories. Birdlife international is the worlds largest nature conservation partnership. Iucn red list india red data list red book part1 pmf ias.
It publishes red data book which contains a list of threatened species vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered. A red data book contains lists of species whose continued existence is threatened. The red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies that exist within the territory of. The list includes 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates, and 87 plants. Some of the endangered species of animals listed in red data book are flying squirrel,indian giant squirrel, black buck, himalayan musk deer, great indian rhinoceros, snow leopard. The main aim behind this documentation is to provide complete information for research and analysis of different species. Red data book class 8, conservation of plants and animals. Iucn red list of endangered species environment the guardian. Conservation assessments of species are often compiled together in what are called red lists. Aim and details of the revised red list and red data book the first red data book of animals, compiled in 1991 by the environment.
Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages. These criteria are relevant to most species and all regions of the world. Iucn the iucn red list of threatened species is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. Since then it has been used as the standard for global red list assessments published on the iucn red list of threatened speciestm. Aug 28, 2015 red of course is symbolic of the danger that these species both plants and animals presently experience throughout the globe. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. It is also used alongside the guidelines for application. Nov 20, 2018 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. As of 2019, about 9,0 vertebrates were on the red list. The iucn red list of threatened species is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. Scientists released a report announcing that a decrease of at least 5,000 red knots was observed at key wintering grounds in tierra del fuego, chile from the previous year. The iucn red list categories and criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction.
Threatened species classification threatened species are any species which are vulnerable to extinction in the near future. Nov 22, 2019 the iucn red list 2004 documents the extinction of 784 species in the last 500 years. The red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some. It describes the extinction process, its causes, and the measures needed to reverse it in terms accessible to everyone. Red list research finds 26,000 global species under extinction threat iucn fears planet is entering sixth wave of extinctions with research from australia revealing more risks to reptiles. Not evaluated, data deficient, least concern, near threatened, vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered, extinct in the wild and extinct. The iucn red list index rli of species survival for mammals, birds, amphibians, reefforming corals and cycads. China red data book of endangered animals nhbs academic.
Critically endangered cr, endangered en, vulnerable vu, near threatened nt, least concern lc, data deficient dd and not assessed na. Red data book is the book which keeps a record of all endangered animals, plants and species. Iucn or international union of the conservation of nature is the worlds main authority on the conservation of species. Iucn red list of endangered species environment the. National systems edit in australia, the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act describes lists of threatened species, ecological communities and threatening processes. The red data book of the russian federation is a government record of rare and endangered plant, animal, and fungi species found within the russian federation, its marine economic zone, and its continental shelf. The three speciesarea estimates are ordered in each cell with method 1. Worldwide, 40 more bird species are now classified as having a higher risk of extinction in the 2015 red list. Critically endangered species in india according to the red data book of international union for conservation of nature iucn, there are 47 critically endangered species in india as of 5 september 2011 20110905 the red list of 2012 is out.
The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Since then red lists, and more detailed red data books, have been published that deal with many plants, fungi and animals at global, regional, country, and even local scales. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading extinction ashes extinction cycle. Iucn red list of threatened species, objective assessment system for classifying the status of plants, animals, and other organisms threatened with extinction. Given its role in conservation planning, we also use a different approach to estimate extinction, modified from the iucn red data book listing procedure 16.
Red lists are a valuable tool to assist conservation planning and decision making. Both the red list and red data book show the risk of extinction based on the biologicaldata. A long and successful history the iucn red list is well established and has a long history. The red list system was initiated by iucn in 1966 with the publication of the first mammal red data book. Popular extinction books meet your next favorite book. Red data book or iucn red list of threatened species is a comprehensive list of the threatened species on the planet. Hundreds of asian bird species face extinction because of unsustainable human activities causing habitat loss and degradation, according to threatened birds of asia.
The red data book was first issued in 1966 by the lucns special survival commission as a guide for formulation, preservation and management of species listed. Red of course is symbolic of the danger that these species both plants and animals presently experience throughout the globe. Besides the vultures, these include many wading shorebirds, and other iconic species like helmeted hornbill, swift parrot, atlantic puff. Some examples of recent extinctions include the dodo mauritius, quagga africa, thylacine australia, stellers sea cow russia and three subspecies bali, javan, caspian of the tiger. Regional red list committee in korea cochair of the committee dr. Some of the endangered species of animals listed in red data book are flying squirrel,indian giant squirrel, black buck, himalayan musk deer, great. They have no legal definition but serveas the scientific basis for the promotion of endangered wildlife conservation. It contains a list of species which are in danger of becoming extinct. Major compilation of data, in english and chinese throughout, which provides the first systematic data on the endangered animals of this vast and diverse country. The iucn red list 2004 documents the extinction of 784 species in the last 500 years. Extinct and endangered species listed in the red data book extinct species. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world.
Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Endangered birds red, amber and green explained the rspb. What is the red data book of the russian federation. Under the iucn red list criteria, each species is allocated to one of the following categories, relating to imminent risk of extinction. In this book, information for endangered mammals and birds. Dark age book 3 kindle edition by smith, nicholas sansbury, melchiorri, anthony j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It uses a set of quantitative criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species. Red data book keeps a record of all endangered animals, plants and species. In the red data book, information for endangered mammals and birds is more extensive than for other groups of animals and plants. Projected percentage extinction values are given, based on speciesarea for z. The iucn red list of threatened species is widely recognised as the most authoritative global assessment of the conservation status of species. A corrected definition of the mode of deextinction outlined by the iucn is this. The birdlife international red data book, a landmark assessment compiled by birdlife international, sponsored by the japanese.
Coral species are moving towards increased extinction risk most rapidly, while amphibians are, on average, the most threatened group. The birdlife international red data book, a landmark assessment compiled by birdlife. Apr 25, 2017 the red data book of the russian federation is a government record of rare and endangered plant, animal, and fungi species found within the russian federation, its marine economic zone, and its continental shelf. Whats more, i was free to do anything that did not hurt others that strengthened me and helped me in the one thing that we are all put on this earth to do. The statistic shows the number of endangered species on the red list from 1996 to 2019. The red data book contains colourcoded information sheets, which are arranged according to the extinction risk of many species and subspecies. The iucn red list of threatened species is widely recognised as the most authoritative global assessment of the conservation status of species red lists are a valuable tool to assist conservation planning and decision making. Multiple choice questions on wild life and conservation mcq. In the crimea, where there is a rather diverse climate and unique nature, there are also unique species of fauna that are on the verge of extinction. This document is also referred to as the red book and the russian red data book. Korean red list of threatened species regional red list.
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