Nature Conservation in West Africa: Red List for Benin The information needed for implementing nature protection in Benin is sparse and scattered. This volume for the first time presents information in 33 chapters covering rare and threatened plants, insects, fishes, antelopes, large cats, etc. The status of over 550 species is evaluated according to IUCN criteria and their local names, short descriptions, ecologies and distributions are given. The book is of interest to those working in nature conservation from schools, NGOs, tourists to government agencies.