Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary

Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Mondulkiri, Cambodia
Nearest city Kratié (city)
Coordinates 12°28′13″N 107°30′02″E / 12.47039991°N 107.50059337°E / 12.47039991; 107.50059337Coordinates: 12°28′13″N 107°30′02″E / 12.47039991°N 107.50059337°E / 12.47039991; 107.50059337[1]
Area 475 km2 (183 sq mi)[1]
Established 1993[1]

Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Mondulkiri Province in south-east Cambodia.

The park, which is 470 km² lying at 1300 m above sea level, is threatened by illegal logging in the area.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Phnom Nam Lyr Wildlife Sanctuary". WCMC. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
  2. ↑ ARC - News and Features - WWF and ARC highlight sacred protected areas

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