Answer to Question #301642 in Zoology for Rahul

Question

What do you understand from term like in-sity and ex-sity conservation

Answer 1

In situ conservation: It refers to the conservation/ preservation of all living species mostly the wild endangered species in their original natural habitats and environment. Cultivation, grazing and collection of any product in the habitat is banned. This areas include sanctuaries, biosphere reserve and national parks.

Ex situ conservation: It refers to the conservation or preservation of species outside their own natural habitat. This referred species can be conserved in zoological parks, botanical gardens, zoo, aquarium and culture collection.