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California crews uncover 40-million-year-old mammal bones 12 feet underground

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Construction crews in Oceanside, California, discovered fossilized mammal remains buried 12 feet underground. The fossils, which date back approximately 40 to 45 million years, were identified by paleontologist Joseph El Adli following the initial discovery at the work site.

The find has initiated a meticulous excavation process to safely recover the prehistoric remains. The age of the specimens places them in the Eocene epoch, providing a significant look into the region's ancient biological history.

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