Conservation: In-Situ and Ex-Situ · Zoology

Ex-situ conservation is especially useful when:

  1. Species populations are stable in the wild
  2. Habitats remain undisturbed
  3. Species face immediate risk of extinction
  4. Natural selection must be enhanced
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Correct answer: Species face immediate risk of extinction

Ex-situ conservation is critical when species are at high risk of extinction in the wild. It provides controlled conditions for survival and reproduction.

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