Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

Mammoths and Mastodons

Naturalist

A Gigantic Family Reunion

La Brea Tar Pits has been hosting a behemoth-size gathering of late — Mammoths and Mastodons at La Brea Tar Pits.

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Photo of jaw bones from La Brea tar pits

Research and Collections

Stories of Extinction and Survival

Solving the mysteries of the Tar Pits

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