Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

The majority of the fossilized Hagerman horses in North America may be found at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, which is close to Hagerman, Idaho. Only one location, known as the Hagerman Horse Quarry, in the monument's northern section has yielded the famed fossilized horses for which it is famous.

The late Pliocene era, or 3.5 million years ago, is when the world's richest known fossil deposits were discovered on the 4,351-acre (17.61 km2) monument. These plants and animals are the oldest examples of contemporary flora and fauna as well as the final sight of the period before the Ice Age. This is especially noteworthy because, despite living on a separate continent, the species represented by the fossils from this Pliocene period of time were alive during the early phases of human development.

In 1975, the fossil beds received the designation of National Natural Landmark. The fossil record also contains several additional species, including as fish, frogs, voles, beavers, saber-toothed cats, mastodons, and bone-crushing dogs (Borophaginae).

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Location: 17970 US-30, Hagerman, ID 83332, US
Phone: +1 208-933-4105
Website: https://www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/hagerman-fossil-beds-national-monument