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Coronado National MemorialSnowfall at the entrance to Coronado National Memorial
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Coronado National Memorial
History & Culture
 
bat gates in opening of the State of Texas Mine, Coronado National Memorial  

Did You Know?
At Coronado National Memorial, endangered Lesser Long-nosed bats use natural limestone caves and cave-like mines as their homes for part of the year. Bat-gates, a special type of fencing installed by biologists, prevent humans and predators from disturbing their habitat. Bats can fly right through!

Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 14:06 EST