40-million-year-old animal bones discovered at construction site in California
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Independent
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A remarkable paleontological discovery has emerged at a California construction site, where workers uncovered animal bones estimated to be between 40 and 45 million years old. This significant finding provides crucial insights into the prehistoric fauna that inhabited North America during the Eocene epoch. Experts from California's paleontological institutions are analyzing the specimens to determine species identification and understand the ecological conditions of that ancient period, potentially reshaping our knowledge of regional fossil records.
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