what is the insitu conservation

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Conservation of biodiversity and genetic resources helps protect, maintain and recover endangered animal and plant species. There are mainly two strategies for the conservation of wildlife: In-situ conservation and Ex-situ conservation.

In-situ conservation, which is also known as "on-site conservation", refers to the conservation of wild species in their natural habitats and environment. It aims to conserve the natural habitats of the living creatures and maintain and recover wild species, especially the endangered species. The national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserve are some of the examples of in-situ conservation. This method of conservation allows animals flourish in their natural habitat and food chain and offers more mobility to the animals. It is suitable for the conservation of animals that are found in abundance.

• It means onsite conservation.
• It is the conservation of wild species in their natural habitats in order to maintain and recover endangered species.
• It is more dynamic as it involves natural habitats of organisms.
• It provides protection to endangered species against predators.
• It is suitable for animals that are found in abundance.
• It is not suitable in the event of a rapid decline in the number of a species due to environmental, genetic or any other factor.
• Wildlife and livestock conservation involve in-situ conservation.
• Examples include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biospheres reserve etc.
• It involves designation, management and monitoring of the target species in their natural habitat.
• It helps maintain the ongoing process of evolution and adaptation within the natural environment of the species.

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Dear student

It is the methods of conserving all the living species, especially the wild and endangered species in their natural habitats and environment. In-situ conservation of Biodiversity includes biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, etc.

This involves conservation of genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species, and draws on a diverse body of techniques and facilities.

So its most appropriate way of conservation of wildlife or any species so that they can be in natural habitant.

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