Question
Suggest two practices giving one example of each, that help protect rare or threatened species.
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Answer
- In situ conservation, biodiversity hotspot/biosphere reserve/national parks/sanctuaries/Ramsar sites/sacred groves.
- Ex situ conservation, Zoological parks/botanical garden/wild life safari parks/cryopreservation techniques/Tissue culture/seed bank/pollen banks.
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