Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve

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Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location in Portugal
LocationBetween the Castelo Branco, and Guarda Districts, Portugal
Coordinates 40°15′N7°02′W / 40.250°N 7.033°W / 40.250; -7.033 Coordinates: 40°15′N7°02′W / 40.250°N 7.033°W / 40.250; -7.033
Area16.159 hectares (39.93 acres)
Max. elevation1,078 m (3,537 ft)
Established1981 [1]

Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve is a Portuguese nature reserve. It was created in 1981 as a way to protect the then existent populations of Iberian Lynx and in 1988, it was made a special protected area for birds. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Paul Do Boquilobo". Protected Planet. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. "Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata". natural.pt. Retrieved 29 September 2021.