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What are the advantages of ex situ conservation?
Ex situ conservation removes targets from their natural habitat and conserves them in a seed bank, botanical garden, zoo, aquarium, etc. There are many advantages for each technique or aspect of ex situ conservation. Seed banks are advantageous because they are efficient and easy to produce, feasible for long-term storage, can accommodate many specimen and a wide variety of species, are easily accessible, and require little maintenance. Botanical gardens have the freedom to focus on wild plants, and are easily accessible by the public for conservation education. Zoos and Aquariums can participate in breeding programs to try to increase the numbers of threatened or endangered species, and educate the public on conservation issues.
What are the objectives of animal BREEDING?
Animal breeding is done to make sure a pool of genes will remain in certain group of organism. It is so no hybrid crossing will happen, only pure breeds would reproduce. It is for people to get desired results. Example, Animal breeding of chihuahua means all the dogs coming from the one breeding it is chihuahua =) hope it helps!
Why conserve plants and animals?
All living organism's (that is flora and fauna) are connected with one food web. so conservation necessary to flora and fauna. Every plant that is provenant to your area plays an important role in your ecosystem. Some of the most important roles are played by living organisms that are hard if not impossible to observe without knowing what to look for. Mosses, fungus, lichens and molds do the majority of the work cleaning up the place while feeding the mosquitos, flies wasps and bees that do alot of the pollinating plants(that's grasses, plants and trees)and are food for the Birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that do everything else like disperse the seeds of the plants etc etc etc. You take away one link of the chain and the whole thing might collapse. A successful species is one that interacts in harmony and not at the expense of its environment.
What equipment does a cytologist use?
They use:light microscopesfluorescence microscopesmicroscope slidescervical spatulas for PAP smearsbronchoscopes for bronchial brushingssyringes and needles for needle aspiration biopsiesstaining tools to stain samples prior to viewingprobe preparation equipment to prepare samples for Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
How can you help gorillas?
Gorilla Conservation The Wildlife Conservation Society is the only organization in the world working to protect all three gorilla subspecies: mountain gorillas, Grauer's gorillas, and western lowland gorillas. WCS began studying these spectacular primates in 1959 with pioneering work by biologist George Schaller in the Virunga Volcanoes region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Belgian Congo). Schaller's work, which paved the way for future conservation efforts, showed that gorillas were not the raging beasts of myth, but gentle, group-oriented animals, feeding primarily on plants and fruit. Beginning in 1979, WCS researchers Amy Vedder and Bill Weber launched the Mountain Gorilla Project (MGP) in Rwanda. Vedder and Weber's work on how mountain gorillas use the forest and how economics and human attitudes affect conservation, complemented by local education programs, led to greater protection for the gorillas, and a popular ecotourism program before 1994's disastrous internal warfare. In Schaller's time, the population was estimated at four to five hundred. The number declined to about 250 in the late 1970s, due to poaching, then rose to its present 320, as a direct result of the MGP. WCS continues to fund conservation projects in Rwanda, providing a much-needed institutional presence to ensure the protection of this most endangered great ape. While not nearly as well known as mountain gorillas, Grauer's gorillas (also known as eastern lowland gorillas) are also endangered. Little is known about this gorilla subspecies, due primarily to the inaccessible forests where it lives, and most recently, political instability of the region. WCS conducted the first-ever comprehensive survey of Grauer's gorillas in 1998, finding a surprisingly robust population of 17,000 individuals living primarily around Kahuzi Biega, Maiko and Virunga National Parks in Democratic Republic of Congo. Outside of protected areas however, local populations have plummeted due to poaching and habitat loss. Now that the numbers are known, WCS scientists continue to work on the ground protecting these mysterious apes from illegal hunting and deforestation. Though not endangered, western lowland gorillas (pop. estimate: 100,000) have also suffered from habitat loss and poaching. WCS oversees ongoing field projects in Congo, Central African Republic, Nigeria and Gabon to study and safeguard this subspecies. Scientists are learning how lowland gorillas use their habitat to determine those areas needing protection. In logging areas, WCS helps local authorities inspect for illegally hunted "bushmeat," which often includes gorillas, considered a delicacy in wild game markets. Today, the future for gorillas remains uncertain. With central Africa's human population growing quickly, pressures on both gorilla habitat and the animals themselves will only escalate. Growing turmoil in the area has also made it difficult for conservationists to conduct their studies, and for valuable ecotourism operations to take hold. It is only through the efforts of WCS and other dedicated conservationists, that continue to work closely with local people and governments, that we can expect to save the gorilla - a living symbol of the wilds of Africa. Conservation AddendumThe Wildlife Conservation Society is a member of the Bushmeat Crisis Task Force - a coalition of conservation groups monitoring the situation in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result of civil war, poor security around the park has led to widespread killing of animals - including Grauer's gorillas - by people desperate for food. In 1994-1995, WCS carried out a survey of the worldwide distribution of Grauer's gorillas and found that 86 percent of the population was found in Kahuzi Biega. Today, due to the region's extreme volatility, conservationists have been able to do little on-the-ground work. Even the park guards, who were disarmed when the war started, cannot patrol large areas of Kahuzi Biega because of safety concerns. Recently, the U.S. State Department and the Bushmeat Crisis Task Force have discussed ways to alleviate the situation, including working with the different warring factions to find peace, and addressing issues of food security into the region, which would in turn take the pressure off wildlife populations.
What is insitu and exsitu conservation?
Conservation or protection of flora and fauna within natural habitat is called in-situ conservation. Ex-situ conservation means that the f;ora and fauna are preserved outside the natural habitats.
What do you mean by genomic in situ hybridisation technique?
Genomic In Situ Hybridization refers to use of total genomic DNA from one species as a probe for in situ hybridization to identify chromosomes, chromosome segments, or whole genomes originating from that species in a hybrid or backcross.
What and where are there any in-situ or ex-situ conservation areas for King Cheetahs?
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What are the advantages of ex situ conservation?
Ex situ conservation removes targets from their natural habitat and conserves them in a seed bank, botanical garden, zoo, aquarium, etc. There are many advantages for each technique or aspect of ex situ conservation. Seed banks are advantageous because they are efficient and easy to produce, feasible for long-term storage, can accommodate many specimen and a wide variety of species, are easily accessible, and require little maintenance. Botanical gardens have the freedom to focus on wild plants, and are easily accessible by the public for conservation education. Zoos and Aquariums can participate in breeding programs to try to increase the numbers of threatened or endangered species, and educate the public on conservation issues.
What are the methods of Ex-situ conservation?
zoos aquaria plant collections
Man made habitats of ex-situ conservation?
Man simply made habitats? Oh brother!
Is Zoo an example of EX situ conservation?
yes, because the animals are brought from diffrent places or regions and they are kept together at a specific region.
What is an in situ reaction?
An in situ reaction refers to a chemical reaction that takes place in the same location where the reactants are initially present, without removing them from that environment. This technique is commonly used in various applications such as environmental remediation, material synthesis, and biological studies to observe reactions in their natural settings.
How do zoos sometime contribute to decreasing biodiversity?
Zoos can contribute to decreasing biodiversity by focusing on a limited number of species for breeding and conservation, often prioritizing charismatic megafauna over less popular or lesser-known species. This can lead to a neglect of ecosystem-level conservation efforts and habitat preservation. Additionally, the resources allocated to maintaining captive populations may divert attention and funding from in-situ conservation initiatives that protect entire ecosystems and their biodiversity. Furthermore, the captive breeding programs can result in genetic bottlenecks if not managed properly, reducing the overall genetic diversity of those species.
What has the author Sara Rebekah Lipow written?
Sara Rebekah Lipow has written: 'Ex situ gene conservation for conifers in the Pacific Northwest' -- subject(s): Conifers, Germplasm resources, Forest genetic resources conservation
Does in situ have a hyphen?
No, in situ is written exactly as you ( and I) did.
What is in situ flue gas analyzers?
In-situ flue gas analyzers are devices that measure the components of exhaust gases directly within a combustion system, without the need for sample extraction. They are used to monitor emissions and optimize combustion efficiency in industrial processes such as power plants, refineries, and incinerators. This type of analyzer provides real-time data for immediate feedback and control.
