Mister Page was a wealthy man who became very interested in the scientific work being done at the tar pits.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

It is still happening today. Small birds and animals still become trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

Scientists have recovered more than one million fossil bones from the La Brea Tar Pits.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

Today,the La Brea Tar Pits are known to scientists around the world.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

But most people know it as the La Brea Tar Pits.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

In the past few years, Baomahun town has mushroomed as people rush to mine the land before it is taken over by the British mining company, Cluff Gold, whose 137 kilometer concession includes the artisanal mining pits.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22