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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
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Two American Indian Teepee replicas with Fossil Hills in the background.

Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia

The main attractions for most visitors include the dramatic displays in the Visitor Center showcasing ancient mammals that once roamed the American Plains, and the unique Cook Collection of American Indian artifacts. For those with more time, short hikes from one to three miles allow the opportunity to explore the natural history of the Niobrara River Valley and its current and past wildlife.

 

 

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Dinohyus skull in diorama

Did You Know?
One of the more menacing beasts found in the quarries at Agate Fossil Beds was the Dinohyus. This big-toothed animal was a scavenger credited with tearing apart the rhino skeletons that ended up in the waterhole bonebed. Although not related to the pig family, his nickname was “Terrible Pig.”
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Last Updated: August 25, 2010 at 15:05 MST