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In Ex-situ conservation, species at risk are removed from their natural environments and safeguarded in designated facilities such as botanical gardens or zoos.

1. Ex-situ conservation excludes the use of zoos or botanical gardens.
2. Ex-situ conservation entails safeguarding species in dedicated facilities like zoos or botanical gardens.
3. Ex-situ conservation is identical to in-situ conservation.
4. Ex-situ conservation does not provide any form of protection.

Correct answer: Ex-situ conservation entails safeguarding species in dedicated facilities like zoos or botanical gardens.

Solution

Ex-situ conservation involves removing threatened species from their natural habitats and protecting them in controlled environments like zoological gardens or botanical gardens. This is distinct from in-situ conservation, which occurs in the natural habitat.

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