Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?
- Zoos and botanical gardens
- Protected areas
- National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer
(1) Zoos and botanical gardens
Solution
In ex-situ (off-site) conservation, threatened animals and plants are taken out of their natural habitat and protected in special settings such as zoological parks, botanical gardens, wildlife safari parks and seed banks.
Protected areas, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are in-situ (on-site) conservation.
Answer: (1)