A Wildlife refuge is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. Wildlife refuges are generally officially designated territories, created by government legislation, though the land itself may be publicly or privately owned.

History

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The first American wildlife refuge, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, was established by Theodore Roosevelt 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.

See also

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• National park
• Conservation area
• Protected area
• List of National Wildlife Refuges

External links

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