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website, 138 acres, enclosed wildlife sanctuary containing live animals indigenous to Southern California Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History: Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz: Exhibits include natural history and geology of the Santa Cruz Region, Ohlone culture, marine life of the Monterey Bay, nature programs Santa Fe Dam Nature Center: Irwindale: Los ...
A private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1967, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is located in McKinney, Texas, United States.With a 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, five miles of hiking trails, about fifty acres of wetlands, a two-acre native plant garden, a butterfly house, live animals, indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Heard welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually ...
It was founded in 1974 as the first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States, and it is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities.
California Department of Fish and Game (2007). "Existing Marine Protected Areas in California". Archived from the original on October 18, 2007 "Landmark "Central Coast" Marine Protected Areas will be in Effect Sept. 21" (Press release). California Department of Fish and Game. August 31, 2007
California Department of Water Resources The Conservation Fund - California California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection City of San Diego U.S. Army Corps of Engineers City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission County of Orange. 20,758,417 14,991,556 7,600,268 1,391,104 676,763 575,354 400,019 323,487 243,675 145,936 ...
Pygmy hippos are also endangered; there are only an estimated 2,500 left in the wild due to loss of habitat and destruction caused by humans. That makes Latke's birth even more special!
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,262 acres (41.53 km 2) of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas in California. It was established in 1951 under the Lea Act to attract wintering waterfowl from adjacent farmland where their foraging was causing crop damage. In the last few decades, changes in ...
It serves as a critical habitat and winter stopover for many birds along the Pacific Flyway. Among the birds found at the refuge are great blue herons and the three endangered bird species: California clapper rail, California least tern, and Belding's Savannah sparrow. [3] [4] The refuge is located within Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ...