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One of the largest concentrations of Columbia mammoth bones found to date, the 26,000-year-old site is believed to have been a sinkhole fed by springs. Mammoths, giant short-faced bears and other animals entered the pond, became trapped by the slippery, steep banks and there died of starvation.

The site features walkways that allow close-up viewing of fossils, as well as a museum which offers hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours that explain the site's history and discovery. Visitors can view current excavations at the site by archaeologists during special Excavation dates; contact the site for more information. Open year-round.

Location: 1800 Highway 18 Truck Route, Hot Springs South Dakota 57747 Telephone 605-745-6017

Other Science nearby:
(Custer) Black Hills National Forest
(Hot Springs) Mammoth Site

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