Question

According to the IUCN Red List (2004) documents, how many species have extinct in the last 500 years?

• A. 2500
• B. 1000
• C. 890
• D. 784

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 784

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) gives the Red list. According to the IUCN Red List (2004) documents, 784 species have extinct in the last 500 years. It includes various vertebrates, invertebrates and plant species.