Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary

Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Mostly Kampong Thom Province and Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia
Coordinates 13°14′01″N 104°51′04″E / 13.2335°N 104.851°E / 13.2335; 104.851Coordinates: 13°14′01″N 104°51′04″E / 13.2335°N 104.851°E / 13.2335; 104.851[1]
Area 2,425 km2 (936 sq mi)[1]
Established 1993[1]

The Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern plains of Cambodia. It has wild cattle and deer, large water birds and elephants; as well as important archaeological sites.[2] It is the southern end of the Northern Plains Dry Forest Priority Corridor.[3]

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