Natural History
The Memorial preserves a wide array of plant and animal life native to the southwestern United States.  The natural environment is typical of the Upper Sonoran Zone and the mountains of southeastern Arizona.
 

This Coues Whitetail Deer may be seen from  the wildlife viewing alcove in the visitor center. Photograph by Dave Bly.

Mountain lions drinking from pond

Wildlife species lists: Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Birds

Vegetation - Biotic Communities Map and plant lists

Manzanita's red bark in  contrast with it's green leaves.	Vegetation in lower elevations includes desert grasses and shrubs, with honey mesquite and desert willow along temporary drainages.  Oak woodlands with Mexican pinyon pine, and alligator juniper dominate the upper canyon, with Arizona sycamore and walnut along drainages.     Prickly poppy in bloom.  Photographs by Linda Peters.
Geography/ Geology Overview of the memorial's topography and geology. Butterflies View photographs and read about our winged wonders.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write the Superintendent
4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford, AZ 85615

call (520) 366-5515
email coro_interpretation@nps.gov

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