Differentiate between the following.
(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary
(c) Endangered and extinct species
(d) Flora and fauna
(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
Wildlife sanctuary | Biosphere reserve |
Wildlife sanctuary are areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat. | Biosphere reserve are large areas of protected land for conservation of wild life, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area. |
It provides protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals. | Biosphere reserves helps in conservation of biodiversity comprising plants, animals, and micro- organisms. |
(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary
Zoo | Wild life sanctuary |
Zoos are smaller places where animals receive protection. | Wildlife Sanctuary are larger places where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat. |
It is a man-made habitat. | It conserves the natural habitat of animals. |
It provides protection only. | It provides protection and suitable living condition to wild animals. |
(c) Endangered and extinct species
Endangered species | Extinct species |
Endangered Species are those which are facing the danger of extinction. | Extinct species are population of those species which become extinct long time ago due to sudden climatic changes. |
Examples-Blue whale, tiger, leopard, etc. | Examples-Dodo, passenger pigeon, etc. |
(e) Flora and fauna
Flora | Fauna |
The plants found in a particular area are termed flora of that area. | The animals found in a particular area are termed flora of that area. |
Sal, teak, mango, etc. form the flora of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. | Leopard, wolf, wild dog, etc. form the fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |