Explain two different ways of biodiversity conservation.

1.	Explain two different ways of biodiversity conservation.
Answer» In situ conservation i. It is conservation and protection of biodiversity in its natural habitat. ii. Population is conserved in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive features. iii. E.g., national parks, biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. Ex situ conservation i. It is conservation of selected threatened plant and animal species in places outside their natural habitat. ii. Population is conserved under simulated conditions that closely resemble their natural habitats. iii. E.g., botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari, gene banks, etc.

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In situ conservation

i. It is conservation and protection of biodiversity in its natural habitat.

ii. Population is conserved in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive features.

iii. E.g., national parks, biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, etc.

Ex situ conservation

i. It is conservation of selected threatened plant and animal species in places outside their natural habitat.

ii. Population is conserved under simulated conditions that closely resemble their natural habitats.

iii. E.g., botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari, gene banks, etc.

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