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The Mammoth Paleontological Site

May 3, 2022 by Carrie Isaac

In 1974, a new housing development was being excavated on the south side of Hot Springs, South Dakota when a bulldozer uncovered something unexpected: large bones and ivory! It was confirmed to be remains of mammoths, and soon a paleontological dig started. Today, you can tour the Mammoth Site, which is still an active dig […]

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