Wildlife refuge

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A refuge for wildlife may be a naturally-occurring sanctuary, such as an island, that provides protection for species from hunting, predation or competition. 'Wildlife Refuge' is also one of the many titles given to protected areas, and refers to a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. Such wildlife refuges are generally officially designated territories, created by government legislation, though the land itself may be publicly or privately owned.

[edit] History

The first American wildlife refuge, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, was established by Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 as part of his Square Deal campaign to improve America. At the time, setting aside land for wildlife was not a constitutional right of the president.

[edit] See also

• Conservation area
• Elephant sanctuary
• List of National Wildlife Refuges
• National park
• Nature reserve
• Protected area

[edit] External links

• Bat World Sanctuary
• Read Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports regarding US National Wildlife Refuges

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