The Red Book contains data on rare and endangered species of animals and plants of the Kurgan region. The book is an official reference book on the state of rare and in need of protection taxa and hybrids of animals and plants of the Kurgan region. The book provides data on distribution, abundance, biology, limiting factors and necessary protection measures for mammals (9), birds (46), reptiles (1), amphibians (6), fish (4), insects (68 species) and plants (191).