Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 7, 2016
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Today's site offers a splendid introduction to one of the most fascinating
fossil sites and the museum which fosters its care -- the La Brea Tar Pits.
Gentle Subscribers can explore details on the discovery of the Tar Pits, its
fossils, and the latest information about recent finds in this stylish exhibit.
"Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles, the La Brea Tar Pits are one
of the world's most famous fossil localities. The newly named La Brea Tar Pits
Museum (located in the George C. Page Museum building) displays Ice Age fossils
-- including saber-toothed cats, dire wolves and mammoths -- from 10,000 to
40,000-year-old asphalt deposits. ... Every day inside the glass-enclosed
Fossil Lab, scientists and volunteers prepare fossils including Zed, a recently
discovered male Columbian mammoth." - from the website
In a tidy summary under the "Our Story" tab, this engaging presentation
provides background information on the La Brae Tar Pits from its initial
discovery to the museum's current activities. Setting the Tar Pits in its
geological context, a colorful timeline maps the era when prehistoric mammals
became trapped in its clutches and displays the creatures which populated the
region. Additional features highlight the excavation process and present day
discoveries, while further details for those planning to visit the museum are
also available.
Sweep over to the site for a look at this remarkable fossil locale at:
http://www.tarpits.org/
A.M. Holm
Comments? Suggestions? amholm@xxxxxxxxxxx
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