Red Data Book and Endangered Species

The video discusses the Red Data Book, a catalog of threatened species, introduced by IUCN in 1963. It explains the categories of species, including threatened, endangered, critically endangered, vulnerable, and lower risk. Each category is detailed with examples and statistics, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts. The video concludes with resources for further learning.

What is the primary purpose of the Red Data Book?

• To provide a history of extinct species

• To catalog threatened plants and animals

• To list all known species

• To offer conservation strategies

Which organization introduced the concept of the Red Data Book?

• International Union for Conservation of Nature

• United Nations

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

What does the 'threatened' category in the Red Data Book include?

• Species at risk of extinction

• Species that are not evaluated

• Species with no risk of extinction

• Only extinct species

What is the probability of extinction for endangered species in the next 20 years?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 60%

Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?

• Black Buck

• Mountain River

• Blue Whale

• Pygmy Hog

What is the probability of critically endangered species becoming extinct in the next 10 years?

• 60%

• 50%

• 10%

• 20%

How many plants are critically endangered worldwide?

• 925

• 1014

• 500

• 2000

What is the probability of vulnerable species becoming extinct in the next 100 years?

• 50%

• 60%

• 20%

• 10%

Which species is considered vulnerable?

• Snow Leopard

• Indian Gazelle

• Pygmy Hog

• Great Indian Bustard

What is another term for lower risk species?

• Critically Endangered

• Extinct

• Near Threatened

• Endangered