The Chincoteague National Wildlife is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions (only about 3%) located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh. The refuge contains a large variety of wildlife animals and birds, including the Chincoteague Pony. The purpose of the refuge is to maintain, regulate and preserve animal and plant species as well as their habitats for present and future generations.
Reptiles at Chincoteague (NWR) in Virginia. Published by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Chincoteague NWR
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_shore_of_virginia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague_National_Wildlife_Refuge
The Chincoteague National Wildlife is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions (only about 3%) located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh. The refuge contains a large variety of wildlife animals and birds, including the Chincoteague Pony. The purpose of the refuge is to maintain, regulate and preserve animal and plant species as well as their habitats for present and future generations.