EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The eleven largest National Wildlife Refuges are all in the state of Alaska.

Detailed explanation-2: -wildlife refuge, haven or sanctuary for animals; an area of land or of land and water set aside and maintained, usually by government or private organization, for the preservation and protection of one or more species of wildlife.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest national wildlife refuge in the United States. It is also the biggest and wildest publicly owned land in our country. Located in Alaska’s northeast corner, it is home to a wide variety of species, such as polar bears, caribou, and wolves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hunting manages wildlife populations. Hunting is a vital wildlife management tool. It keeps nature at a healthy balance of which the available habitat can support (carrying capacity). For many wildlife species, hunting also helps to maintain populations at levels compatible with human activity and land use.