The famous La Brea Tar Pits have trapped over three million fossils to produce a unique snapshot of life during the last Ice Age.
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Prehistoric Los Angeles: Death By Tar Pit
The famous La Brea Tar Pits have trapped over three million fossils to produce a unique snapshot of life during the last Ice Age.
Added: Feb 22, 2010
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