Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve

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Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve in Beni Department, Bolivia.

The reserve encompasses 135,000 hectares of wetlands, savannas, and seasonal flood forests at an average altitude of 220 meters above sea level.

The Beni Biological Station received its protected status in 1982 and gained UNESCO Biosphere Reserve recognition in 1986 to preserve local ecosystems.

Indigenous Tsimane communities maintain their traditional practices of hunting, fishing, and agriculture within designated areas of the reserve.

Access to the reserve requires navigation through the Maniqui and Curiraba rivers, with limited road access during the rainy season.

The reserve houses 852 animal species, including jaguars, harpy eagles, black caimans, and river dolphins in its diverse ecosystems.

Location: Beni Department

Inception: 1982

GPS coordinates: -15.93983,-65.09450

Latest update: May 14, 2025 21:41

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