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  • Arkansas Wildlife Refuges

Arkansas is divided into six natural regions that generate ample habitats for the survival of wildlife in the state. Being on Mississippi flyway, the state becomes a hub for various migratory birds and wonderful species of butterfly. Twenty-five out of the 52 state parks in Arkansas have been included in the Watchable Wildlife Program which means a whole lot of wild creatures to see. Besides birds, about 70 species of mammals, 115 reptiles and amphibians and more than 150 varieties of butterfly survive in these wildlife areas. White-tailed deer finds the perfect condition for survival in various national forests and national parks in the state. Some of the endangered species like American black bear, cave crayfish, Ozark cavefish and elk has been conserved throughout Arkansas. The state’s highest peak Mount Magazine is the world’s only known home to terrestrial snail.

 
  • White River National Wildlife Refuge
Situated on the flood plains of White River, this wildlife refuge is stretched from 3 to 10 miles in width and over 90 miles in length. With 300 lakes and best fertile forests, it is included among the largest national wildlife refuges in America. White River can be traced upto 100 miles throughout this refuge. It also bears an added advantage of Mississippi River for its flourishing natural areas which serve as the home to native wildlife and migratory birds. Two-third of the bird species in Arkansas can be seen here. Ivory billed woodpecker, on the verge of extinction, is often spotted in this area. Besides, it has the largest population of Mallard ducks in the Mississippi river valley. Snow and Canada geese, black bears and bald eagles are also seen in abundance here.
White River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Holla Bend Wildlife Refuge
Holla Bend Wildlife Refuge near Dardanelle is a wonderful 7,050 acres sanctuary, which is more like an island cut off from Arkansas River by US Army Engineers in 1954. It is the prominent American alligator’s habitat and permanent home to birds like egrets, herons, gulls and terns. Canada geese, ducks and bald eagles take refuge around the Lodge Lake, Long Lake and Old River Channel during winter in this sanctuary. Visitors enjoy fishing and boating at these lakes. Corn and wheat farming is done on a quarter of total land area in this refuge. A portion of farm produce is left in the fields for the birds to feed.
Holla Bend Wildlife Refuge