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Capulin Volcano National Monument
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The high plains of northeastern New Mexico, including Capulin Volcano, are where shortgrass prairie and mountain forest meet. This transition between two ecosystems provides habitat for many different plants and animals.

Large mammals such as deer and bear roam the volcano. The combination of grassland and forest provides habitat for upland and woodland songbirds. Insects swarm at the high elevations and reptiles find homes in the rocky crevices.
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Mule deer
Many mammals find food and shelter at Capulin Volcano.
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Turkeys
A variety of birds live at Capulin Volcano and migrate through the area.
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 color photograph of a swarm of thousands of ladybugs covering tree trunk.
Ladybugs swarm
Ladybugs visit Capulin by the millions each summer.
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Lizard at Capulin Volcano
Reptiles and amphibians find homes in the rocks and grasslands of Capulin Volcano.
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color photograph of swarm of ladybugs covering tree trunk  

Did You Know?
Some insects swarm at high elevations for mating before migration. At Capulin Volcano, trees and shrubs are covered in millions of ladybugs during warm summer months.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST