In an incredible survey done in Cambodia, biologists have found that the Cambodian mangroves are home to some 700 species of wildlife. The recent biodiversity survey was conducted in the Peam Krasop sanctuary which is situated near Koh Kapik Ramsar reserve in Cambodia.
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It is here that over hundreds of species of bats, birds, fish and insects were found in these mangroves. This mangrove forest is home to a wide diversity of threatened wildlife! Other prominent residents identified during the survey are hairy-nosed otters, smooth-coated otters, large-spotted civet, long-tailed macaques, fishing cats, and various bat species.
This discovery has left biologists stunned! The team lead of the survey, Stefanie Rog said, “We discovered 700 distinct species in these mangrove forests, but we believe we have barely begun to explore the biodiversity.”
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