Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Explained

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Iucn Category:IV
Map:USA
Relief:1
Nearest City:Gautier, Mississippi
Coordinates:30.4753°N -88.7833°W
Area:19000acres
Established:1975
Website:Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 to safeguard the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane and its unique disappearing wet pine savanna habitat. The refuge consists of more than 19000acres in four units and is now part of the Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Refuge Complex Manager also administers Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Mississippi/Alabama) and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (Alabama).

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