Concept:The Red Data Book is an official document that lists rare and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi.
Explanation:This book is maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It focuses on species that are at risk of extinction.
It helps in monitoring and planning conservation programs.
Other colour-coded books exist for different purposes – for example, the Green Data Book covers environmental data of economies, and the Blue Data Book covers species that have recovered.
The Red Data Book does not deal with pollution or water levels; it is specifically about threatened species.
Answer:Animals near extinction (Option C)