Haven, as for endangered wildlife (6)

I believe the answer is:

refuge

(Other definitions for refuge that I've seen before include "Traffic island" , "Place of safety" , "'Sanctuary, asylum (6)'" , "Shelter or protection from danger or trouble" , "we aim for on the way?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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