Question

Differentiate between in-situ and ex-situ conservation?

Answer 1

1. In-situ conservation: The conservation of species in their natural habitat helps them to live in their natural population.

2. Ex-situ conservation: Some endangered species are taken out from their natural habitat and protected in a manmade environment

In-situ conservation	Ex-situ conservation
Species are conserved in their natural habitats	Species are conserved in a manmade habitat that resembles their own
As the organisms are protected in their natural habitats, the natural ecosystem sustains.	The organisms are taken out when the organisms can not be protected by the natural ecosystem
The unique biological communities are protected in the wild population	The endangered species are particularly conserved
Example: Wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, national parks, etc.	Example: Zoological parks, botanical gardens, gene banks, etc.