Duas Bocas Biological Reserve
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| Duas Bocas Biological Reserve | |
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| Reserva Biológica de Duas Bocas | |
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| Nearest city | Cariacica, Espírito Santo |
| Coordinates | 20°16′29″S 40°30′28″W / 20.274729°S 40.507749°W |
| Area | 2,910 hectares (7,200 acres) |
| Designation | Biological reserve |
| Created | 2 January 1991 |
| Administrator | Instituto Estadual de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos |
The Duas Bocas Biological Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Biológica de Duas Bocas) is a biological reserve in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It protects an area of Atlantic Forest, the source of a drinking water supply.
The Duas Bocas Biological Reserve is in the municipality of Cariacica, Espírito Santo. It has an approximate area of 2,910 hectares (7,200 acres).[2] The reserve contains the Duas Bocas Dam, inaugurated by President Getúlio Vargas, which impounds the Pau Amarelo, Panela and Naia-Assú rivers. It is part of the Duas Bocas - Mestre Álvaro Ecological Corridor. The main activities are school visits and scientific research.[2]
The forest coverage has suffered in the past from human activities including banana and coffee cultivation and grazing.[2] However, about 70% of the reserve is covered in primary Atlantic Forest.[3] It is home to rich and diverse wildlife, including rare and endangered species.[2] The cougar (Puma concolor) has been seen in the reserve.[3]