As the fossils were being uncovered, the site was mapped so the exact location of the fossils and their orientation would be known for later study. To date a small deer-like mammal fossil, a turtle fossil, a horse fossil, and the rhinoceros fossil have been identified.
Did You Know?
Wind Cave became a national park in 1903. It is one of the nation's oldest national parks. Today the park not only protects the 4th longest cave in the world, it protects an amazing prairie ecosystem and the wildlife associated with it.