What is the term for conservation efforts that focus on protecting species outside their natural habitats, often in specialized facilities?

Ex situ conservation

The correct answer is Option (2) -Ex situ conservation

Ex-situ conservation refers to conservation efforts that focus on protecting species or ecosystems outside their natural habitats, often in specialized facilities like botanical gardens, zoos, seed banks, or captive breeding centers. In these facilities, endangered or threatened species are taken out of their natural environment and provided with a controlled and protected setting where they can be bred, cared for, and preserved..Cryopreservation of seeds, embryos, or genetic materials are common strategies used to safeguard genetic diversity for future use.