Question

which of the following are examples of ex - situ conservation? choose 2 answers: a implementing anti - poaching laws in a wildlife reserve b breeding endangered species in a zoo c protecting coral reefs in a marine protected area d growing native plant species in a botanical garden

Explanation:

Ex - situ conservation refers to the conservation of species outside their natural habitats.

• Option A: Implementing anti - poaching laws in a wildlife reserve is in - situ conservation (conserving species in their natural habitat).
• Option B: Breeding endangered species in a zoo is ex - situ as the zoo is not the natural habitat of the endangered species.
• Option C: Protecting coral reefs in a marine protected area is in - situ conservation (coral reefs are in their natural marine environment).
• Option D: Growing native plant species in a botanical garden is ex - situ as the botanical garden is not the natural habitat of the native plants.

Answer:

B. breeding endangered species in a zoo, D. growing native plant species in a botanical garden