Prek Toal, Protected wetland in Battambang Province, Cambodia.
The Prek Toal Ramsar site spans 21,342 hectares of floodplains within the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, with water levels rising eight meters during floods.
Conservation efforts started in 1999 when the Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Conservation Society established protection measures against waterbird overharvesting.
Local inhabitants of floating villages maintain traditional fishing practices and aquaculture methods, relying on the wetland's abundant resources for their livelihood.
Former egg collectors now work as nest guardians, monitoring breeding birds from elevated platforms throughout the nesting season.
The site hosts Southeast Asia's only breeding colony of Spot-billed Pelicans and supports over 50,000 waterbirds from ten endangered species.
GPS coordinates: 13.23180,103.65800
Latest update: May 18, 2025 21:28
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