The Mammoth Site is the final resting place for large Columbian and Woolly mammoths that became trapped about 25,000 years ago. It is believed the animals were drawn to this spring-fed sinkhole, then slid in and were unable to escape. So far remains of 61 of the huge animals have been discovered.
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, this in-situ (bones left as found) site is an actively working excavation. The entire site is now located within a huge building, to protect the bones from weather damage. In addition to the mammoths, bones of camels, wolves, and giant short-faced bear have been found.
That's really neat to see the remains untouched.
ReplyDeleteThat's really neat to see the remains untouched.
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