Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve

Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve
Domaine Chasse Gangala-na-Bodio
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
Map showing the location of Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve
Map showing the location of Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve
Location of Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
LocationHaut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates3°29′24″N 29°28′12″E / 3.4900°N 29.4700°E / 3.4900; 29.4700
Area9,829.32 km2 (3,795.12 sq mi)
DesignationHunting area
Designated1974

The Gangala-na-Bodio Hunting Reserve is a hunting reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The reserve was established in 1974, and covers an area of 9,829 square kilometres (3,795 sq mi). The reserve adjoins Garamba National Park.[1]

During the study of the condition of elephants in the reserve, 1202 were counted.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b UNEP-WCMC (2022). Protected Area Profile for Gangala-na-Bodio from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 18 March 2022. [1]
  2. ^ "Status of elephant populations in Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo".
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