The La Brea Tar Pits, located in Los Angeles, is the only active ice age excavation site in an urban area worldwide. The site is undergoing its first major renovation in nearly 50 years. The museum houses the remains of over 2 million ice age plants and animals, including mastodons and saber-toothed cats, which became trapped in the tar pits that continue to bubble today.
La Brea Tar Pits Undergoes Renovation After Nearly 50 Years
The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles is undergoing its first renovation in nearly 50 years. This unique site is home to the remains of over 2 million ice age flora and fauna, including notable species such as mastodons and saber-toothed cats.
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