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.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Chiribiquete National Park | Jaguar | |
| Los Alerces National Park | "the endemic and globally endangered Patagonian Cypress or Alerce" (AB ev) | |
| 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. |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Protection of a single named species?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source