Lokobe Reserve
Lokobe Reserve | |
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
A female black lemur and her offspring at the reserve | |
Location | Antsiranana Province, Madagascar |
Coordinates | 13°23′57″S 48°19′6″E / 13.39917°S 48.31833°ECoordinates: 13°23′57″S 48°19′6″E / 13.39917°S 48.31833°E |
Area | 15.23 km² |
Established | 1927 |
Lokobe Reserve is a nature reserve in northwestern Madagascar. It is located on southeastern side of Nosy Be, an island off the coast of Madagascar. It is known for its black lemurs and the beautiful Nosy Be Panther Chameleon.
References
- UNEP World Database on Protected Areas: Lokobe Reserve
- UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre: Site Sheet on Lokobe Reserve
- WildMadagascar.org: Lokobe
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