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Ancient Footprints Unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds Reveal Prehistoric Animal Behaviors
April 17, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now central and eastern Oregon.
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