Protection of a single named species

WHS whose name refers to the protection of a single fauna species.

Whilst inscription of a "living" natural site requires that the entire ecosystem be protected some sites are inscribed primarily to preserve a small number of rare or endangered species rather than a representative ecosystem. In a few examples this raison d'etre is so significant or iconic that the entire site has been named after the species either instead of or as well as location of the site.

WHS Names

Connected Sites

Site Rationale Link
Chiribiquete National Park Jaguar: "Chiribiquete is home to many iconic species including Jaguar, Puma, Lowland Tapir, Giant Otter, Howler Monkey, Brown Woolly Monkey." (OUV)
Galapagos Islands "The Galápagos or Galapagos Islands are named for their giant tortoises, which were more plentiful at the time of their discovery. The Spanish word galápago derives from a pre-Roman Iberian word meaning "turtle", the meaning it still has in most dialects." (Wikipedia)
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve Monarch butterfly: "The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve World Heritage property protects key overwintering sites for the monarch butterfly." (OUV)
Okapi Wildlife Reserve Okapi: "Okapi Wildlife Reserve contains flora of outstanding diversity and provides refuge to numerous endemic and threatened species, including one-sixth of the existing Okapi population." (OUV)
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries Giant Panda: "Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains is principally renowned for its importance for the conservation of the giant panda". (OUV)
Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino Whale: "The lagoons are recognized as the World's most important place for the reproduction of the once endangered Eastern subpopulation of the North Pacific Grey Whale." (OUV)
Wood Buffalo National Park The Wood Buffalo/Bison (Bison bison athabascae) is a distinct northern subspecies of the North American Bison. "The park was established in 1922 to protect the world's largest herd of free-roaming wood bison." (Wikipedia)

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  1. Not be "self evident"
  2. Link at least 3 different sites
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  5. Be explained, with reference to a source