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Hot Springs, South Dakota
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The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota, boasts over 60 mammoth skeletons, making it the largest collection of its kind globally.
The fossils at the Mammoth Site are approximately 26,000 years old, offering a unique glimpse into the Pleistocene epoch.
Unlike many other fossil sites, the Mammoth Site continues to be an active excavation site, where scientists and volunteers work to uncover more remains each year.
Both Columbian and woolly mammoths have been unearthed at the Mammoth Site, providing insights into the diversity of these ancient creatures.
Designated in 1980, the Mammoth Site is recognized for its outstanding paleontological significance and preservation.
The mammoths likely fell into a sinkhole that was once a warm spring, where they became trapped and eventually fossilized.
The site provides hands-on learning experiences, including simulated digs and educational tours, to engage visitors in paleontology.
In addition to mammoths, remains of camels, wolves, and giant short-faced bears have also been discovered at the site.
