(a) Red Data List given by IUCN includes endangered plant and animal species. It is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The red data list was first published in the first edition of “Red Data Book” in 1963.
(b) A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
(c) Royal tiger (Panther tigies) was declared as National animal in 1972-73. For the conservation of Royal tiger, project tiger was started on April 1,1973 with the help of WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
Initially 9 project tigers were established which is now increased to 47 upto 2014. Out of them three project tiger are situated in “Rajasthan viz.-
(a) Ranthambore NP project tiger.
(b) Sariska NP project tiger.
(c) Mukendra hills project tiger. ,
(d) Loss and fragmentation of natural habitats, introduction of exotic species, over exploitation, pollution of soil, water and air, deforestation, agricultural extension are main reason threatening biodiversity.
