Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve

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Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve
Map showing the location of Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve
Map of Chad
Location Guéra Region, Chad
Nearest city Mongo
Coordinates 12°04′55″N 18°54′36″E / 12.082°N 18.91°E / 12.082; 18.91Coordinates: 12°04′55″N 18°54′36″E / 12.082°N 18.91°E / 12.082; 18.91[1]
Area 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi)
Established 1955

The Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve is a protected area located in Chad. It was established in 1955. The fauna reserve covers 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Abou Telfane Faunal Reserve". protectedplanet.net. 
  2. ^ Blanc, J. J. (2003). African elephant status report 2002: an update from the African Elephant Database. Issue 29 of Occasional papers of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group. p. 291. ISBN 2-8317-0707-2.