Question
'in-situ' conservation can help endangered/threatened species. Justify the statement.
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Answer
Threatened organisms are conserved in their natural habitat/eco system, and such regions are legally protected.
As hotspots/biosphere reserves/national parks/sancturies/sacred groves/ramsar sites.
As hotspots/biosphere reserves/national parks/sancturies/sacred groves/ramsar sites.
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