What are the two types of desirable approaches to conserve biodiversit

1.	What are the two types of desirable approaches to conserve biodiversity? Explain with examples bringing out the difference between the two types.
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.

What are the two types of desirable approaches to conserve biodiversity? Explain with examples bringing out the difference between the two types.

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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.