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Horse fossil removed during the 1929 excavation of the Fossil Beds.  

Did You Know?
The Smithsonian began excavating the Fossil Beds in 1929. J.W. Gidley conducted the first excavation. Altogether they conducted 4 major excavations of the area.

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