Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary |
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IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
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| Location | James Bay, Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada |
| Area | 142,500 hectares |
| Established | 1939 |
The Twin Islands Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada. It is located in the Twin Islands, including North Twin Island and South Twin Island, within central James Bay.
The wildlife sanctuary received its designation on 2 May 1939 and has an area of 142,500 hectares (35,200 acres). It is classified as Category IV by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Other designations
The Twin Islands are also classified as a Canadian Important Bird Area; the IBA is within the wildlife sanctuary.
Fauna
The sanctuary is an important habitat for polar bears, walruses, Canada geese, and semipalmated plovers.
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