National Key Deer Refuge


The National Key Deer Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located on Big [Pine Key, Florida|Big Pine Key] and No Name Key in the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida.

Overview

Fauna

The refuge is home to the endangered Key deer, a subspecies of the white-tailed deer that is endemic to the Florida Keys and has a current population of around 800 animals. 21 other threatened and endangered species of plants and animals are also found on the refuge.

Geography

The refuge which includes of upland South [Florida rocklands|forests], of wetlands, and of marsh. of the refuge have been designated as a wilderness area.
Crocodile Lake [National Wildlife Refuge], Great [White Heron National Wildlife Refuge|Great White Heron NWR], and Key West NWR are administered by the National Key Deer Refuge.