Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary - Sanctuary of freshwater turtles and dolphins
| Year of Declaration: | 2003 |
| Area (hectares): | 13,670 |
| Area and Location: |
Bogalay Township of Ayeyarwady Division, Myanmar.
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| Description: |
The Park was established to protect the remaining mangrove forests and as a refuge for estuarine crocodiles and resident and migratory water and shore birds; breeding ground for fish and prawns; research area for the conservation of mangroves and wildlife; and as an environmental education centre.
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| Habitat Types: |
Mangroves
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| Unique Flora: |
Mangrove species such as kanazo, madama, thame, thayaw, kambala and thinbaring; medicinal plants.
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| Unique Fauna: |
Freshwater turtle species such as the mangrove terrapin and the Burmese roofed turtle; several bird species; freshwater dolphins; sambar deer (Cervus unicolor); hog deer; small Indian civet; wild cats; estuarine crocodiles; fish; prawns; crabs; tortoise; and rock python.
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| Ecotourism Destination and Activities: |
Bird watching and observation of myriad species of wildlife that abound in the area; watch marine turtles lay eggs at Kadonlay beach from November to January.
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| Biological Richness: | • 40 species of mangroves • 53 species of medicinal plants • 15 species of mammals • 88 species of birds • 59 species of fish • 12 species of prawns • 10 species of crabs • 26 species of snakes • one species of crocodile |