Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary
Beng Per Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected area in northern Cambodia that was established in 1993. It is located south of the Northern Plains Dry Forest Priority Corridor. It hosts wild cattle and deer, large water birds and elephants, as well as important archaeological sites. The area is under threat from deforestation, with over of forest disappearing each year due to illegal logging, and the survival of many animal species is endangered. This deforestation is mostly driven by rubber plantations. References External links Map of protected areas in Cambodia Wildlife sanctuaries of Cambodia Protected areas of Cambodia Protected areas established in 1993 Geography of Kampong Thom province Geography of Preah Vihear province