Question

Describe any two species oriented projects In-situ conservation

Answer 1

Explanation:

The conservation of species in their natural habitat or natural ecosystem is known as in-situ conservation. ... The protection and management of biodiversity through in-situ conservation involve certain specific areas known as protected areas, which include national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Two species oriented projects in In - situ conservation are Project Tiger and Project Elephant.

Explanation:

• In - situ conservation is a type of on site conservation in which animals are protected in their natural habitat.

• The protection of such species use certain specific areas which can be classified as National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves.

• Project Tiger was launched in 1973 by the Government of India which aims in the in situ conservation of tigers, in different protected areas like National parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

• Some of the famous National parks for the conservation of tigers in India are Jim Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Kanha National Park, etc.

• Similarly, Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of India and Ministry of Environment and Forest, after Project Tiger for the in situ conservation of Asian elephants.

• Most famous national parks for the conservation of Asian elephants are Periyar National Park, Kaziranga National Park.