Distinguish between: In-situ conservation and Ex-situ conservation.

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In-situ Conservation Ex-situ Conservation
It is the conservation of genetic resources within their natural habitats. It is the conservation of genetic resources outside their natural habitats.
It provides protection to the entire ecosystem. It focuses on specific species of plants,animals,and microbes.
It includes protected areas like National Parks,Wildlife Sanctuaries,and Biosphere Reserves. It includes Botanical Gardens,Zoological Parks,Gene Banks,and Seed Banks.
It is a proactive approach to maintain biodiversity in its natural environment. It is a strategy used when species are threatened with extinction in their natural habitat.

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