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Conservation of Rare Animals and Birds
There are different reasons for the loss of biodiversity from the nature. The loss of habitat,
hunting and poaching, change in climate, environmental degradation, natural disasters,
human encroachment, etc. are some responsible factors for the loss of biodiversity. We
need to protect the birds, animals and other living beings for the existence of human
beings. Some of the methods that can be followed for their conservation are as follows.

i. Conservation of Ecosystem
Ecosystem provides natural habitat for the survival of biodiversity. The conservation of
forest, water-resources, pasture land, etc. help to conserve the natural ecosystem. This
helps in the conservation of biodiversity.

ii. Study and Research

To have knowledge and idea about the present status and methods of conservation of
birds and animals, study and research is essential. Biodiversity provides a wide area for
the study and research purposes. Necessary programmes should be conducted for their
conservation on the basis of the research.

iii. Restriction of Hunting
The hunting and killing of rare birds and animals should be strictly prohibited. Selling
and purchasing of the valuable parts of these animals and birds like shin bones, feathers,
tusk, hooves, etc. must be banned. There should be provision of strict punishment for
those who engage in such activities.

iv. Conservation of In-Situ and Ex-Situ
Biodiversity is degraded in its quality and quantity due to the loss of their natural
habitat. Establishment of In-Situ and Ex-Situ conservation areas helps to provide suitable
environment for their conservation. So, emphasis should be given for the conservation of
In-situ and Ex-situ.

v. Wildlife Conservation Law
Suitable conservation laws should be formulated and strictly implemented to conserve
the rare birds, animals and other living beings. Such laws should be communicated with
the local people to make them aware about them.

vi. Public Awareness
Awareness programmes should be conducted at local and national level to make the
people aware about the causes of rareness, importance of biodiversity, conservation
measures, etc. It encourages the local people to participate in the conversational activities.
Public awareness makes the conservation activities easy.

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