List of tar pits explained

This is a list of notable tar pits throughout the world. Tar pits, which are often covered with dust and leaves, can trap animals that step into them. Over time, the skeletons of such animals become preserved as fossils. Some of the largest deposits of fossils exist within tar pits.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: South America's sticky tar pits. The fossil-rich tar pits of Venezuela may rival those in Southern California .