Which National Park of India has less area? What is the difference between a zoo and a Wildlife Sanctuary?
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Answer
South Button Island National Park; Zoo: animals in enclosures, Sanctuary: animals in natural habitat
The final answer is South Button Island National Park. A zoo is a facility where animals are kept in enclosures for public display, whereas a wildlife sanctuary is a protected area where animals live in their natural habitat with limited human interference.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is South Button Island National Park. A zoo is a facility where animals are kept in enclosures for public display, whereas a wildlife sanctuary is a protected area where animals live in their natural habitat with limited human interference.
More Information
South Button Island National Park, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has the smallest area among national parks in India. Zoos and wildlife sanctuaries differ primarily in their purposes and structures; zoos focus on exhibition and conservation through captivity, while sanctuaries focus on conservation with minimal human interference.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the purposes of zoos and sanctuaries and assuming all protected areas operate under the same regulations.
Sources
- Difference between a wildlife sanctuary and national park - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Protected areas of India - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Difference Between a Zoo & a Wildlife Sanctuary - Kiwano Tourism - kiwanotourism.com
