Science Daily·3 min read·medium
A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades
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Researchers at the La Brea Tar Pits have identified a new extinct species of spadefoot toad, named Spea labreae, from fossil collections. This discovery marks the first new extinct amphibian species found at the site and offers insights into Ice Age climate conditions.
Researchers at La Brea Tar Pits have identified a previously unknown amphibian that lived in Ice Age Los Angeles. The extinct spadefoot toad, now named Spea labreae , represents the first new extinct amphibian species discovered from the famous fossil site.
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