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cinteal2.jpg (79386 bytes) The National Wildlife Refuge System is a unique system of lands dedicated to preserving a rich quality of life for Americans by protecting their wildlife heritage. In the Southwest, national wildlife refuges protect some of the most varied wildlife and spectacular landscapes found anywhere in the world. From subtropical shrub ecosystems to saguaro-studded deserts--all are filled with an unparalleled richness and abundance of life.

Nature's rhythms and grandeur are on display, beckoning people seeking refuge from a busy world. Some of the wonders of southwestern refuges
include the complex and beautiful Sonoran Desert in

Arizona, Texas coastal marshes that host massive flocks of waterfowl every winter, strange creatures found only in the sinkholes of New Mexico, and Oklahoma caves filled with endangered bats.

Refuges in the Southwest attract healthy populations of bald eagles each winter and provide crucial stopovers for countless migratory birds every spring and fall. Ocelots, whooping cranes, golden-cheeked warblers, and Sonoran 5whoops.jpg (70993 bytes) pronghorn are some of the many endangered species found on southwestern refuges, where dedicated staff are doing their part to ensure a future for fish, wildlife, and people.

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