Located 90 miles north of Las Vegas lies the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Pahranagat refuge is an essential stopover for waterfowl and song birds as they migrate along the Pacific migration flyway in the Spring and Fall. In the Paiute language, Pahranagat means "Valley of Shining Water," which is a fitting name for this wetland mecca situated in the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts. Several lak

10K views · 169 reactions | The Desert National Wildlife Refuge, north of Nevada, is a sanctuary for bighorn sheep. U.S. Congress is considering shrinking the refuge and using the territory for a U.S. Air Force test range. | FOX5 Las Vegas | Facebook

3 miles of shoreline just got a makeover at the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge. Hurricanes destroyed the dunes along the upper Texas coast, leaving fragile marsh habitat unprotected. Take a look at the restoration efforts: - with Texas General Land Office and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Southwest Region | Texas Parks and Wildlife