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Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Anson and Richmond counties of North Carolina, the diversity of habitats and management programs supports a broad range of wildlife species, including over 168 birds, 49 amphibians and reptiles, 28 mammals, and 20 fish species.
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the north end of Hatteras Island, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge provides programs which focus on "interpretation, environmental education, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, and fishing."
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Pisgah National Forest and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Both indoor and outdoor exhibits that focus on Mountain region wildlife can be found at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The Center also offers educational programs for groups.
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OWLS - Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter
This wildlife shelter rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wild animals. They also educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation.
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A female red wolf pup on her way to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
A female red wolf pup on her way to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
This is a female red wolf from the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge. She is on her way to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge where the USFWS red wolf recovery program is based.
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The Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for The Sounds and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Students can take a walk on the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk and participate in an environmental education program at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
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Great Blue Heron at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Reserve
Great Blue Heron at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Reserve
A Great Blue Heron feeds at the water's edge at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Reserve.
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An ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
An ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
This is an ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.
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Egrets roosting on a cypress in the Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge
Egrets roosting on a cypress in the Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge
Egrets roost on a cypress in the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
An introduction to the refuge containing information about the habitat, native plants, and wildlife species, as well as details about refuge activities, programs, and events.
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Red-winged Blackbirds at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Red-winged Blackbirds at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
A flock of Red-winged Blackbirds swirls about in flight at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia, North Carolina.
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Great Blue Skimmer at Pocosin Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Great Blue Skimmer at Pocosin Lake National Wildlife Refuge
This is a Great Blue Skimmer at Pocosin Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia, North Carolina.
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Alligator at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Alligator at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
This is an alligator at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in Dare County, North Carolina.
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A group of cormorants at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
A group of cormorants at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
A group of cormorants crowds on a perch at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, North Carolina.
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The Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center
Students will learn about water safety, water quality, habitat and wildlife and much more at the Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center.
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Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education
This Center has an extensive list of programs for preschool age students through college with a focus on life science and technology.
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An egret at the Pea Island National Wildlife Reserve
An egret at the Pea Island National Wildlife Reserve
An egret feeds at the water's edge at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Grandfather Mountain
Everything from 48 years of weather records at the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains to images of and information about wildlife, mountains, and creatures.
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A duck flying across a pond in McDowell County
A duck flying across a pond in McDowell County
This is a white duck flying across a pond in McDowell County. McDowell County is located in the Appalachian Mountains, which are host to wide variety of wildlife.
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Lake Higgins Environmental Education Center
See a fish hatchery, take a guided nature walk, and see models of fish and animals found in the area, all at Lake Higgins and the Lake Higgins Environmental Education Center.
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