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The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga is an amazing attraction that portrays the wild and the green side of the island. The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga is recognized as a unique sanctuary located in southern Belize and is spread across an expansive area of 50 square miles of tropical forest. The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga also carries the distinction of being the world's only Jaguar Preserve. The park was declared a forest in 1984 and finally a Jaguar Preserve in 1986 and it represents the work and perseverance of individuals, along with national and international organizations for years.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve in Dangriga is a perfect example of beauty which is rich in wildlife and the traces of the Maya culture. The travelers to the park can enjoy scaling various peaks to reach out their sigh to the amazing range of the park. The sight of the largely unexplored reaches can explore the unrivaled exploration and adventure. The forest is also the storehouse of the wide range of trees which chiefly constitutes of mahogany and cedar which have a huge demand in the pouter market. These trees have also been a major contributor to the economy of Belize for years.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga is one the finest Tourist Attractions in Dangriga and is a must for every itinerary for Dangriga Tours. The sanctuary plays the role of the perfect habitat and the breeding ground for the Jaguar, the third largest member of the cat family. Jaguar has also run into the list of the endangered species throughout the world. The project undertaken by the authorities of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga have fared well in preserving the species.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga also boasts of a great bird population. The park is home to almost 300 recorded species of birds which is just another feather in its cap. The best viewed colorful species are Macaw, the Great Curossow and the Keel-billed Toucan. The park is also a perfect field for an impressive number and variety of herptofauna and flora.

The climates and the topography of the park is just the perfect for the proper growth of the vegetation. The visit to the park is an experience to remember.

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