Monday, July 22, 2013

Mammoth Site



This interesting place is located in Hot Springs just south of Rapid City. The fossils were originally discovered by a bulldozer while preparing the site for a housing subdivision.  Development was halted and the area was transformed into a scientific center.


Originally, a watery sinkhole trapped mammoths until they perished.  The bones are piled on top of one another for an estimated 70 feet or more. A bottomless large building was built over the site and scholars and volunteers continue to uncover new specimens.






Wouldn't this be a fun volunteer job?

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