Oregon"s John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, specifically the mesmerising Painted Hills, are one of the most well-known spots in the world to see and study fossils. Layers of vividly coloured clay-rich soils make for a captivating landscape. These hills contain a record of changing climates and ecosystems that spans millions of years. Here, visitors can freely explore a museum that displays fossils of plants and animals that thrived long ago. One can get a glimpse of fossils of opossums, oreodonts, sabre-toothed tigers and turtles by visiting the Clarno unit of the monument. These remnants serve as a reminder of the dynamic and fascinating history our planet holds.
The Painted Hills, Oregon, USA
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