Question

A particular species of wild cat is endangered. In order to save it from extinction which is a desirable approach, in situ or ex situ. Justify your answer.

Answer 1

• Ex situ is a desirable approach to protect the wild cat. The organism is protected outside their natural habitat where special care is taken to protect them.

• By using cryopreservation techniques, gametes of threatened species can be preserved under very low temperature.