Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

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In Smithsonian Magazine: Evolution World Tour: Ashfall Fossil Beds, Nebraska Prehistoric rhinoceroses and horses died of volcanic ash inhalation 12 million years ago - their fossils are studied now as a perfect example of natural selection. More »

NEW FOSSIL FINDS slideshows & video » As an active dig site, we are always making new finds. See our latest discoveries.

Hubbard Rhino Barn Visitors to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park can share the same joy and adventure as the paleontologists who discover fossils in the new Hubbard Rhino Barn. More »

Meet a Paleontologist Mike Voorhies' discovery of a baby rhinoceros skull at the edge of a cornfield led to the only known site in the world where entire three-dimensional skeletons of large prehistoric animals are preserved. More »

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	Fossil Hunters Mike and Jane Voorhies Return to Antelope County

	Ancient animals preserved in ash in NE Nebraska

	Ashfall featured on National Geographic Channel.

	New Hubbard Barn expands discovery at Ashfall dig site.

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