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Coronado National Memorial
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A Coues buck (sub-species of the white-tailed deer) stops for a drink at a pond behind the visitor center.
A beautiful male Coues deer (a sub-species of the white-tailed deer) stops for a drink at a small pond behind the visitor center. Note the antlers are in the velvet stage.
Come enjoy the memorial! Outdoor activities include auto touring, caving, hiking, birding, nature walks, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. The Diverse bio-regions in the park, including grasslands, oak woodlands, and pinyon and pine forests, provide excellent habitat for a variety of birds and animals.
Coati in the oak trees  

Did You Know?
The Coati (Chulo in Spanish) is a member of the same family as the raccoon. Rare in the U.S., coatis can be found at Coronado National Memorial in southeastern Arizona. The coati is one of the few communal carnivores in the United States.

Last Updated: December 28, 2008 at 12:16 EST