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 Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern plains of Cambodia near the border with Thailand. It contains lowland forest and the largest swamp in the country. It is part of the Central Indochina dry forests.
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)