• Source: Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary

Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest protected areas in Cambodia and was set aside to protect the critically endangered, possibly extinct Kouprey. It was created by royal decree in 1993.
Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the last places on the planet where the giant ibis, a critically endangered species, can be found. It is also the national bird of Cambodia. The sanctuary is supported with the help of private donations as well as through an ethical eco-volunteer program.




Geography


It is located in the northern plains of Cambodia, near the border to Thailand.
The sanctuary contains lowland forest as well as the largest swamp in the country. It is part of the Northern Plains Dry Forest Priority Corridor.




References






External links


Map of protected areas in Cambodia
The Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary
Reducing Forest Clearance through Sustainable Land Management in Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary and Preah Vihear Protected Forest, Preah Vihear (KHM/07/13)

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