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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Environmental Factors

environmental factors includes:

Air Quality
Weather
 
Environmental factors such as air quality, pests, disease, water quality and weather greatly affect the way in which the park is managed. All of these factors must be considered to ensure not only a safe visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, but an enjoyable one as well. 
Ice-age sloth  

Did You Know?
Bones from ice age animals like jaguars, camels, lions and giant sloths have been found in the entrance areas of some caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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Last Updated: October 25, 2007 at 15:01 EST