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Piccaninny Plains Sanctuary: A Mapped Overview of Cape York Nature Reserves
Tropical savanna and riverine landscapes in Far North Queensland.
Spanning over 1,700 square kilometers, Piccaninny Plains Sanctuary represents a monumental commitment to landscape-scale conservation. This nature reserve provides a critical link for wildlife by preserving a mosaic of tropical grasslands, gallery rainforests, and seasonal wetlands. Its location in the geographic center of the Cape York Peninsula makes it a landmark for understanding the monsoonal rhythm and ecological continuity of the northern Australian savanna.
- Area
- 1,700 km²
- Established
- 2008
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Tropical
