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Rural Life and History

Paleontological Treasures | The Badlands: Nature's Time Capsule

SDPB | By SDPB Staff

Published April 27, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT

The paleontological treasures of the Badlands of South Dakota are hidden in the layers above the yellow mounds. These layers date back 36 million years.

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