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Thunder beast or swamp rhino? Fossils of prehistoric animal uncovered at SoCal construction site

The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal, are believed to be more than 40 million years old.

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Central Valley · September 24, 2026
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The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal, are believed to be more than 40 million years old.

Original reporting: LA Times, California.

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