Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
national monument in
Idaho
#22 in Idaho
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#570 in United States of America
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Idaho is a renowned paleontological site known for its rich fossil deposits from the Pliocene epoch, approximately 3 to 4 million years old. The monument is particularly famous for the Hagerman horse, an extinct species of horse that has provided significant insights into the evolution of modern horses. Visitors to the site can explore a landscape that once teemed with ancient wildlife, including mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and various species of birds and fish.
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