LABREATARPITS
La Brea Tar Pits
The La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed, in urban Los Angeles. Asphaltum or tar has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered with dust, leaves, or water. Over many centuries, the bones of animals that were trapped in the tar were preserved. The George C. Page Museum is dedicated to researching the tar pits and displaying specimens from the animals that died there. The La Brea Tar Pits are a registered National Natural Landmark.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: La Brea Tar Pits
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