, in-situ (on-site) conservation is an approach where the whole ecosystem is protected so that the species is preserved within its natural habitat . In India, these ecologically unique regions are legally protected as biosphere reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries . Conversely, ex-situ (off-site) conservation involves taking threatened organisms out of their natural habitats and placing them in special settings for care . The sources specifically list botanical gardens, zoological parks, and wildlife safari parks as examples of ex-situ rather than in-situ conservation .