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A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades
Researchers have identified a new extinct amphibian species, Spea labreae, from fossils over 12,000 years old in the La Brea Tar Pits. This discovery highlights the importance of ongoing fossil research and preservation efforts in understanding past biodiversity and ecosystems.
