Differentiate between the following:

A) zoo and wildlife sanctuary

B) endangered and extinct species

C) flora and fauna.

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Solution

(a) Difference between Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve:
Wildlife sanctuary Biosphere reserve

It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. It is a large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity.

It provides protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals. It helps in the conservation of various life forms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms.

(b) Difference between Zoo and wildlife sanctuary :
Zoo Wildlife sanctuary

Zoos are smaller places having some animals protected for the public view. Wildlife Sanctuary are larger places having wild animals in their natural habitat

It is an artificial habitat. It conserves the natural habitat of animals.

It provides protection only. It provides protection and suitable living condition to wild animals.

(c) Difference between Endangered and extinct species :
Endangered species Extinct species

It is a population of species that is on the verge of becoming extinct. It is a population of species that no longer exists. Hence, it is extinct.

Blue whale, tiger, leopard, etc. are examples of endangered species. Dodo, passenger pigeon, etc. are examples of extinct species.

(d) Difference between Flora and fauna :
Flora Fauna

It refers to all living plants in a particular area. It refers to all animals living in a particular area.

Sal, teak, mango, etc. form the flora of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. Leopard, wolf, wild dog, etc. form the fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve.