Key Species: Francois’ langur sub-species
called laotum, Assamese macaques and
gibbons, Asian elephant, gaur, tiger, serow,
43 species of bat, sooty babbler and limestone
leaf warbler.
Habitat: Semi-evergreen, mixed deciduous,
bamboo and dipterocarp forest covering
predominately limestone karst ranges with steep
slopes, cliffs, bluffs and caves to 1,500 m. Flat bottomed
enclosed valleys ranging from a few hundred hectares
to 40 sq km. Many of the rivers flow through underground
caves. The largest is 7.5 km between Konglor and Natan village
on the Nam Hinboun and is navigable by boat.
Access: The gateway to the Phou Hin Poun NPA is
Thakhaek town and Ban Na Hin on
Route 8.
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