Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected area on North Andaman Island
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Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary (also spelled Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary) is a protected area located on North Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It spans approximately 0.57 km² and was officially notified in 1987 as part of the Union Territory’s network of wildlife sanctuaries under IUCN Category IV.[1] It lies southeast of the McPherson Bay.[2]
| Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India  Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
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| Location | North Andaman Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India |
| Coordinates | 13.4100°N 93.0300°E |
| Area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Governing body | Forest Department, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
History
The sanctuary was established in 1987 through a notification by the Government of India under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, as one of the 96 designated wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[3]
Biodiversity
The animals found here are: Nicobar Pigeon, Andaman Teal, Andaman Water Monitor Lizard, Wild Boar, Green Sea Turtle, Saltwater Crocodile and Marine Turtles.[2]
The flora includes: Dipterocarpus, Ficus retusa, Manilkara littoralis, Pongamia pinnata, and Terminalia bialata.[2]
Management
Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary is administered by the Department of Environment and Forests of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Public access is restricted, and prior permission is required for tourism, photography, or scientific research under the Wildlife Protection Act.[4]