Penнnsula Valdйs
Argentina
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Province of Chubut. Patagonia
42º5’ S, 63º35’ W
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Район Peniosula Valdus в Патагонии имеет мировое значение для сохранения морских млекопитающих, является местом обитания и размножения редкой разновидности китов, а также морских слонов и львов.
Inscribed :1999
Criteria:N (iv)
Justification for Inscription:
Criterion (iv):Peninsula Valdйs contains very important and significant natural habitats for The in-situ conservation of several threatened species of outstanding universal value.
Brief description:
Penнnsula Valdйs in Patagonia is a site of global significance for The conservation of marine mammals. It is home to an important breeding population of The endangered sou Thern right whale as well as important breeding populations of sou Thern elephant seals and sou Thern sea lions. The orcas in this area have developed a unique hunting strategy to adapt to local coastal conditions.
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