Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
National wildlife refuge in Minnesota, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The 30,700-acre (124 km2) refuge protects mixed habitat types including oak savanna, Big Woods, and wetlands. The St. Francis River flows through the eastern side of the park. Over 230 species of birds, 58 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles and amphibians have been recorded in the refuge.
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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Sherburne County, Minnesota |
Nearest city | Zimmerman, Minnesota |
Coordinates | 45°30′N 93°44′W |
Area | 30,700 acres (124 km2) |
Established | May 18, 1965 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge |
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