Phang Nga Bay, Ao Phang Nga National Park
Facts and practical information
Phang Nga Bay is a 400 km2 bay in the Strait of Malacca between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Kra Isthmus of southern Thailand. Since 1981, an extensive section of the bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. The park is in Phang Nga Province, at 08°17'N 098°36'E. ()
Ao Phang Nga National Park
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Dugong
The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal and the only herbivorous marine mammal, found in the coastal waters of approximately 40 countries across the Indo-West Pacific region. These creatures are highly dependent on seagrass for sustenance, thus confining their...
Mammals
Finless porpoise
The Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, often simply referred to as the finless porpoise, is an intriguing marine mammal primarily found around the Korean Peninsula in the Yellow and East China Seas. There is also a freshwater population near Shanghai at the mouth of...
Mammals
Lar gibbon
The lar gibbon, also known as the white-handed gibbon, is an endangered primate belonging to the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. This captivating creature boasts five subspecies and is easily identifiable by its distinct fur coloration, elongated arms, and absence of a...
Mammals
Malaysian plover
The Malaysian plover is a small bird commonly found in Southeast Asia, particularly on beaches and salt flats. Measuring approximately 15 cm in length, this diminutive wader showcases distinctive characteristics that allow for easy differentiation between males...
Birds
Mainland serow
The mainland serow, also known as the Chinese serow, is a captivating goat-antelope species found in China and Southeast Asia. Initially, the term "mainland serow" referred to Capricornis sumatraensis, encompassing all serows in mainland Asia and Sumatra.
Mammals
Phang Nga Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Ko Yao.
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