Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary

Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary (Bengali: দুধপুকুরিয়া-ধোপাছড়ি বন্যপ্রাণ অভয়ারণ্য) is a wildlife sanctuary located near Rangunia in Chittagong District of Bangladesh.[1] The area of the sanctuary is 4,716.57 ha (11,654.9 acres), and is located at the Khurosia and Dhopchari range of Chittagong South Forest.[2] The area was officially declared as a wildlife sanctuary by the government of Bangladesh on 6 April 2010.[3]

Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary
Location in Bangladesh
LocationChittagong District, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
Coordinates22.471553°N 92.086483°E / 22.471553; 92.086483
Area4,716.57 ha (11,654.9 acres)
Established6 April 2010 (2010-04-06)

See also

References

  1. "New reserve forest opens in Rangunia". The Daily Star. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  2. "Wildlife Sanctuaries". Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection Project. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  3. "Wildlife Sanctuary". Forest Department. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
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