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If you are a wildlife enthusiast with a passion for an adrenaline pumping expedition among the wild at the many sanctuaries on offer, then a trip to Cambodia will prove worthy. The choices for wild life tours in this part of the world are endless. It is known that Cambodia is home to over 2275 species that include mammals, reptiles, birds, freshwater fish and marine fish. The wildlife in Cambodia is considered rich and diverse, giving travellers a great opportunity to see these verities of animals and birds in their own natural habitats.
Travellers to Cambodia enthusiastic about seeing the wildlife population in the country will be able to spot the likes of the Asian elephant, gibbon, banteng, tiger, banded krait, Bengal monitor, hawksbill turtle, blood python, green sea turtle, hog badger, leopard cat, marbled cat and the saltwater crocodile. Other animals that are also among the wild include the cantorii, panther, bear, wild ox, deer, Siamese crocodile, water monitor and the silvery lutung. Cambodia is said to possess the famed mythical animal known as the Kting Voar (or jungle sheep) a snake eating cow.
A variety of avian species can also be spotted, as Cambodia is further known as a country where migrant birds are seen by the hundreds. A traveller looking for an ideal destination for bird watching will be satisfied with Cambodia's birdlife and these species include the likes of spoonbills, pelicans, hawks, eagles, partridges, coots, darters, flamingos, kites, ospreys, falcons, cranes and ibises. Other avian species such as swallows, broadbills, pitas, parrots, flycatchers, fairy-blue birds, shrikes, wood-swallows and flower-peckers are also among the avian species in the Cambodian wild.
Travellers to the country can observe the wildlife at the beautiful sanctuaries located around the country and these places include the Ream National Park, Kompong Som, Bokar National Park, Virachey National Park, Rattanakiri, Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary, Peam Krasop National Park, Kirirom National Park, Kep National Park and the Phnom Kulen National Park. These parks offer extensive tour programs and recreational activities for ardent visitors.
Travellers looking for a premier hotel in Phnom Penh that boasts comfort and elegantly styled architecture will find the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh ideal. Considered a modern lodging option this Phnom Penh hotel offers guests with luxurious amenities and services for a memorable stay.
