Question

Which one of the following would be an ex situ approach to management and conservation of species?

a) Protecting a natural habitat
b) Captive breeding programs
c) Habitat restoration
d) Banning hunting

Answer 1

Option b)Captive breeding programs are an example of an ex situ approach to the management and conservation of species, involving breeding endangered species outside their natural habitats.

Step-by-step explanation:

An ex situ approach to management and conservation of species refers to strategies that occur outside the natural habitat of the species. Among the options provided, b)captive breeding programs are an example of an ex situ conservation strategy.

These programs involve breeding species in controlled environments, such as zoos or wildlife reserves. These are distinct from in situ conservation methods, which take place within the natural habitats of species, such as protecting natural habitats, habitat restoration, and banning hunting to mitigate overharvesting. Captive breeding programs are sometimes necessary for species that are extremely endangered and where in situ conservation alone may not be sufficient to ensure their survival.