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Behind the Scenes at La Brea Tar Pits
Behind the Scenes at La Brea Tar Pits
We have millions of specimens in our collections, from sabertooth bones, to microfossils, to bits of local L.A. history. Most of our collections are behind the scenes! Take a deep dive into our collections both on display and beyond.
Prehistoric Plants Unlock Ice Age Secrets
Investigate the Ice Age
In Our Collections
Our Rich Digs
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Death by pooping?
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Meet Hayden, the Metro Mammoth
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Mammoth on Display
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Microfossils are meticulously sorted through microscopes before we store them in our collections.
We Found Bats Living at La Brea Tar Pits!
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