Waco Mammoth National Monument

paleontological site in Waco
#1 in Waco / #1974 in United States of America
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by Larry D. Moore
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Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco, Texas, is a significant paleontological site that preserves the remains of 24 Columbian mammoths and other Ice Age animals. Discovered in 1978, the site offers a rare glimpse into the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 67,000 years ago. Visitors can explore a climate-controlled dig shelter that protects the fossils and provides an up-close view of ongoing research and preservation efforts.


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