Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity conservation : 1. In situ conservation refers to conservation of species in their natural habitats. 2. Nature reserves are areas specifically designed for wildlife conservation. 3. Captive breeding of animals is an in situ conservation measure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2
Statement 1: In situ conservation means protecting species within their own natural habitats, such as through national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: Nature reserves are indeed areas of land specifically designated and managed for the protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitats. This statement is correct.
Statement 3: Captive breeding — raising and breeding animals outside their natural habitat in zoos or breeding centres — is an ex situ conservation measure, not in situ, since it removes organisms from their natural environment. This statement is incorrect.
Hence, the answer is 1 and 2.
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