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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary:
The visitors' entrance to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife
Sanctuary is located at Maya Centre, which is at Mile 15
on the Southern Highway in the Stann Creek District. The
Cockscomb Basin headquarters is located some 6 1/2 miles
west of the visitors' entrance to the sanctuary. Situated
within the shadows of the Maya Mountains, the sanctuary
encompasses some 100,000 acres of tropical moist forest
that rises from 300 feet above sea level to approximately
3,675 feet at the summit of Victoria Peak.
Originally established in 1984 as a reserve to protect
a large jaguar population, as well as other resident wildlife,
the sanctuary is also known as " The Jaguar Preserve".
Since the sanctuary is home to numerous members of the cat
family, there is also a large population of mammals and
birds to support the food chain. Therefore, even though
you may not see a jaguar or another carnivore during your
visit, the opportunity to see herbivorous animals, a multitude
of birds, and beautiful flora is always present.
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