| Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Iucn Category: | IV |
| Map: | Myanmar |
| Label: | Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Phapun Township and Paan Township, Kayin State, Myanmar |
| Nearest City: | Sumprabom |
| Coordinates: | 17.5333°N 97.5°W |
| Area: | 160.58km2[1] |
| Established: | 1928 |
| Governing Body: | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Forest Department |
Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Myanmar's Kayin State. It was established in 1928 and covers 160.58km2.[1] It is mostly flat with elevation ranging from 20mto260mm (70feetto850feetm). Annual precipitation is about 3800mm.[2]
Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1928 for the protection of one of the last Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) families in the country.[3] As of 2011, it was not managed due to security issues.[2] The Forest Department is the responsible management authority.[4]
Most of Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary is covered by mixed deciduous forest, consisting of teak (Tectona grandis) and iron wood (Mesua ferrea) trees. Indian hog deer (Hyelaphus porcinus), lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus kanchil) and serow (Capricornis milneedwardsii) live in this protected area. Bird species include jungle fowl, hornbill, myna, parakeets, doves, partridge, lapwing, drongos, kite and owl.[2]
Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary is threatened by shifting cultivation practices, collection of non-timber forest products and hunting of wildlife. It will likely be flooded if a planned dam is constructed near the confluence of Salween and Moei Rivers.[2]