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Differentiate between the following.

(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve

(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary

(c) Endangered and extinct species

(d) Flora and fauna



Answer -

(a)

Wildlife sanctuary

Biosphere Reserve

An area within which wild animals are protected from external dangers like hunting

An area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity

Adequate habitat and protection are provided for the wild animals living in a sanctuary

Several life forms like plants, animals, and micro-organisms conservation are possible in a reserve

Eg: Corbett national park

Eg: Nilgiri Biosphere reserve

(b)

Zoo

Wildlife Sanctuary

Animals are kept in artificially constructed facilities for public exhibition.

An area within which wild animals are protected from external dangers like hunting.

It is an artificial habitat and the animals may or may not adapt to the new conditions.

The animals are conserved within their natural habitat itself. So, they wonтАЩt have a problem with their surroundings.

(c)

Endangered Species

Extinct Species

The species which are on the verge of extinction are called as Endangered species.

The species of animals or plants that no longer exist are called Extinct species.

Eg: Bengal Tiger, Blue Whale, etc.

Eg: Caribbean monk seal, Great Auk, Passenger pigeon.

(d)

Flora

Fauna

It is the collective name for the plant life from a particular area.

It is the collective name for the animal life from a particular area

Eg: Spurge and Hogweed from the Nilgiris region

Eg: Langur, Tiger, Tahr from the Nilgiris region.

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