B6.1.4 Flashcards

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How do nature reserves conserve wildlife

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Controlled grazing - only allowing animals to graze land for a certain species of time letting plant species recover.
Restriction of human access - for example by providing paths to prevent plants being trampled
Feeding animals - to ensure more organisms survive to a reproductive age
Reintroduction of species - adding new individuals of a species into an area where they have decreased significantly or not survived.

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How does captive breeding conserve wildlife

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Creates a healthy and stable population of a species
Gradually reintroduce species back into their natural habitat

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What are disadvantages of captive breeding

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genetic diversity can be difficult since few breeding partners are available, organisms born in captivity may not be suitable for release into the wild.

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What do seed banks do

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Seeds are stored so plants can be grown in the future. Conserving plant species.

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