Protection of a single named species

WHS whose name refers to the protection of a single species. Whilst inscription of a "living" natural site requires that the entire ecosystem be protected some sites are inscribed primarily to preserve a small number of rare or endangered species rather than a representative ecosystem. In a few examples this raison d'etre is so significant or iconic that the entire site has been named after the species either instead of or as well as location of the site.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Protection of a single named species':

  • Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
  • Okapi Wildlife Reserve
  • Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries
  • Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino California Grey Whale
  • Wood Buffalo National Park The Wood Buffalo/Bison (Bison bison athabascae) is a distinct northern subspecies of the North American Bison.