La Brea Tar Pits

La Brea Tar Pits is an active paleontological research site where natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years, preserving the bones of trapped animals. The site is home to the George C. Page Museum, which displays specimens from the animals that died there, including dramatic fossils of large mammals and microfossils like insect legs, fish scales, and tiny pieces of extinct plants. Visitors can explore the tar pits and learn about the history of the site, which has been used by humans for centuries, including the Chumash and Tongva people who used the tar to build plank boats