The lands of the refuge were established to protect and provide habitat for migratory birds that cross State lines and international borders and are by law a Federal trust responsibility. The refuge is of great value to waterfowl and shorebirds, as well as other migrating water-dependent bird species, because of the diversity of wetland and upland habitats that provide for the diverse life cycle needs of these species.

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   + Animals of Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
   + Mammals of Montana
   + Snow in Montana
   + Sylvilagus nuttallii

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