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Lac Télé Community Reserve

nature reserve, Republic of the Congo
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The Lac Télé Community Reserve is located in the Republic of the Congo. It is part of the larger Congo basin, which is characterized by dense equatorial rainforests. This region is a significant reservoir of diverse plant and animal life, including mahogany, ebony, and various medicinal plants.1

The reserve is home to a variety of fauna, such as elephants, antelope, monkeys, and apes, including pygmy chimpanzees, which are unique to this area. The area is also part of the Sangha Trinational UNESCO World Heritage site, which includes Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park within the Republic of the Congo. Hunting is prohibited within these protected areas to conserve wildlife.23

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  1. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Plant and animal life
  2. list of World Heritage sites - Republic of the Congo
  3. Salonga National Park

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