Topic 4C.6 Conservation

conservation

maintaining and protecting a living and changing environment

ex-situ conservation

the conservation of components of biological diversity (living organisms) outside their natural habitats

in-situ conservation

the conservation of ecosystems and natural habitats, and the maintenance and recovery of viable populations of species in the natural surroundings

captive breeding programmes

programmes where individuals of an endangered species are bred in zoos and parks in an attempt to save the species from extinction, and if possible, to reintroduce them to their natural wild environment