Question

What does it mean by ex situ conservation methods? Give two examples.

Answer 1

Ex-situ conservation:

1. Ex-situ is the method of conservation of any of the living species outside its natural habitat i.e. in the man-made areas that reflect their natural living habitats.

Examples of ex-situ conservation:

1. The ex-situ conservation method includes:

• Zoological garden

1. It is a place or area where animals are enclosed and bred in captivity.
2. They are exhibited to the public for recreational purposes, for example, zoological gardens in Kolkata.

• Botanical Garden: I

1. t is a place or area that is meant for the protection of endangered plant species under artificial conditions i.e. away from their natural environment.