wildlife sanctuary JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈsæŋktʃʊəri/ · wild·life sanc·tu·a·ry
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- A protected area where wild animals are preserved and cared for, often with the goal of rehabilitation, research, or education. The local wildlife sanctuary provided a safe haven for injured birds and mammals to recover before being released back into the wild.
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Did you know? The concept of a wildlife sanctuary has been instrumental in the conservation of many endangered species, with some sanctuaries even serving as breeding centers for animals on the brink of extinction, such as the California condor and the black-footed ferret.