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The Animas River is a tributary of the Rio Grande in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The river is named after the Animas Indians, who lived near its confluence with the Rio Grande.

The Animas Valley stretches along the eastern edge of the San Juan Mountains. It includes 400 miles of canyons, gorges, and waterfalls. The valley is home to elk, deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, black bears, javelinas, and mountain lions.

The Mesa Verde National Park is a place of natural beauty and immense history. The park covers over 5,000 acres in the Four Corners area of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique and extraordinary archaeological sites. The park is known for its carved sandstone mesas, which are some of the most iconic features of the region. Mesa Verde is also home to many animals, including bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and golden eagles.