(a) Difference between Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve:
| Wildlife sanctuary |
Biosphere reserve |
| It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. |
It is a large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity. |
| It provides protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals. |
It helps in the conservation of various life forms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms. |
(b) Difference between Zoo and wildlife sanctuary :
| Zoo |
Wildlife sanctuary |
| Zoos are smaller places having some animals protected for the public view. |
Wildlife Sanctuary are larger places having wild animals in their natural habitat |
| It is an artificial habitat. |
It conserves the natural habitat of animals. |
| It provides protection only. |
It provides protection and suitable living condition to wild animals. |
(c) Difference between Endangered and extinct species :
| Endangered species |
Extinct species |
| It is a population of species that is on the verge of becoming extinct. |
It is a population of species that no longer exists. Hence, it is extinct. |
| Blue whale, tiger, leopard, etc. are examples of endangered species. |
Dodo, passenger pigeon, etc. are examples of extinct species. |
(d) Difference between Flora and fauna :
| Flora |
Fauna |
| It refers to all living plants in a particular area. |
It refers to all animals living in a particular area. |
| Sal, teak, mango, etc. form the flora of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |
Leopard, wolf, wild dog, etc. form the fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |
