India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 wildlife and plant species, prepare red list

Category : Wildlife | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-10-12 22:43:34

THE CENTRE will for the first time assess the extinction risk of approximately 11,000 species, including 7,000 kinds of flora and 4,000 types of fauna — across the country to prepare a ‘national red list’, as part of its global commitment towards biodiversity protection.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-to-assess-extinction-risk-of-11000-wildlife-and-plant-species-prepare-red-list-10298027/