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John Day Fossil Beds National MonumentImage of fossil leaves preserved in shale
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
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Image of a running rhino from the clarno formation  

Did You Know?
Some of the earliest rhino fossils in the world were found in the John Day beds. We call these the "running rhinos".

Last Updated: November 18, 2007 at 18:17 EST