In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats by creating protected areas such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves. On the other hand, ex situ conservation involves preserving species outside their natural habitat in artificial environments such as zoos and botanical gardens. While ex situ conservation focuses on protecting a species under threat, in situ conservation aims to preserve and manage not just the threatened species but also its ecosystem and the Indigenous communities living in the area.
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