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ME 1974 6,367 acres (25.77 km 2) [181] Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge (Part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge) Sagadahoc County: ME 1973 10 acres (0.040 km 2) [182] Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge: Cumberland County York County: ME 1966 9,125 acres (36.93 km 2) [183] Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge (Part of ...
The 26,400-acre (107 km 2) refuge was established in 1989 under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, [1] to protect the endangered Florida panther, as well as other threatened plant and animal species. The Florida panther is the only cougar population found east of the Mississippi River. [2]
Welcome to Belleville Sign. Belleville is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan.A western suburb of Detroit, Belleville is located roughly 29 miles (46.7 km) southwest of downtown Detroit, and 18 miles (29.0 km) southeast of Ann Arbor, and is completely surrounded by Van Buren Township.
Suddenly I looked up, and saw the cat emerge from out of the swamp. It got within 40 feet of me and then slowed down, locking its eyes with mine.
Among the wildlife of the park are a number of threatened and endangered species: the Florida panther, wood stork, black bear, fox squirrel, and Everglades mink. The park also is home to white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, red-shouldered hawks, wild turkeys, owls, and vultures.
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Established in 1978, Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 38,697 acres (156.60 km 2 ). Included in those acres is one of the largest blocks (21,000 acres) of bottomland forest in the lower Mississippi River alluvial floodplain .
The center, which will provide visitor attractions and office spaces, is expected to open in 2026, according to project leader Karl Stromayer.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a 140,000-acre (57,000 ha) U.S. National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on the Atlantic coast of Florida's largest barrier island. NASA 's Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex are also situated on the island and NASA can restrict access to the refuge based on its operational needs.