A wildlife refuge may be a naturally-occurring sanctuary, such as an island, that provides protection for species from hunting, predation or competition. 'Wildlife Refuge' is also one of the many titles given to
protected areas, and refers to a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected which is also commonly known as Wildlife Sanctuary . Such wildlife refuges are generally officially designated territories, created by government
legislation, though the land itself may be publicly or privately owned. Also, the
Chernobyl nuclear accident site has also accidentally become a wildlife refuge.
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An area designated for the protection of wild animals, within which hunting and fishing are either prohibited or strictly controlled.