Question

Write a note on Ex-situ conservation.

Answer 1

1. Sometimes when a species is critically endangered, special measures have to be undertaken to protect it.
2. It might be protected in captivity, as one of the measures of protection. This is called Ex situ conservation. e.g., Wildlife safari parks, zoological parks and botanical gardens.
3. Seed banks are established to conserve wild varieties of food grains and vegetables.