Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unlock Diverse Conservation Strategies!

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483 words
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

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Hey, future biologist! 🌱 Ready to dive into the exciting world of biodiversity conservation? Grab your adventurer's hat, and let's go explore the various methods to save our planet's rich species. We'll be looking at two main approaches, in situ and ex situ conservation, and trust me, it's like a thrilling journey to save our animal friends!

In situ conservation (conserving right at home)

Think of in situ conservation as letting animals and plants live in their natural habitats, like letting a polar bear roam freely in the Arctic!

Advantages

  • Natural Living: Animals get to enjoy the weather, food, and company they love! 🦁
  • Low Costs: Sometimes nature takes care of itself, and we don’t have to lift a finger.
  • Keeping It Real: Animal behavior stays normal, and ecosystems thrive.

Methods

  • National Parks & Nature Reserves: Like putting a protective bubble around our beloved wildlife. The bigger, the better!
  • Active Management: Sometimes, we've got to play superhero and actively manage reserves by doing things like:
    • Removing nasty alien species 👽 (non-native plants and animals).
    • Reintroducing extinct species (Hello, old friends!).
    • Controlling population sizes (Too many deer? Too few wolves? Let's balance!).
    • And fighting off poaching, of course.

Rewilding

Sometimes ecosystems get sick, and rewilding is like giving them a giant health boost to recover. Think of turning a dying garden back into a blooming paradise!

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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Unlock Diverse Conservation Strategies!

Word Count Emoji
483 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Hey, future biologist! 🌱 Ready to dive into the exciting world of biodiversity conservation? Grab your adventurer's hat, and let's go explore the various methods to save our planet's rich species. We'll be looking at two main approaches, in situ and ex situ conservation, and trust me, it's like a thrilling journey to save our animal friends!

In situ conservation (conserving right at home)

Think of in situ conservation as letting animals and plants live in their natural habitats, like letting a polar bear roam freely in the Arctic!

Advantages

  • Natural Living: Animals get to enjoy the weather, food, and company they love! 🦁
  • Low Costs: Sometimes nature takes care of itself, and we don’t have to lift a finger.
  • Keeping It Real: Animal behavior stays normal, and ecosystems thrive.

Methods

  • National Parks & Nature Reserves: Like putting a protective bubble around our beloved wildlife. The bigger, the better!
  • Active Management: Sometimes, we've got to play superhero and actively manage reserves by doing things like:
    • Removing nasty alien species 👽 (non-native plants and animals).
    • Reintroducing extinct species (Hello, old friends!).
    • Controlling population sizes (Too many deer? Too few wolves? Let's balance!).
    • And fighting off poaching, of course.

Rewilding

Sometimes ecosystems get sick, and rewilding is like giving them a giant health boost to recover. Think of turning a dying garden back into a blooming paradise!

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