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Rancho La Brea

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A prehistoric short-faced bear foraging for sugary plants in an ancient landscape, with tar pits visible in the distance.
Cosmos & Space

Extinct bears had surprising diet of sugary plants

Nearly one in six short-faced bears from the ancient tar pits of Rancho La Brea suffered from severe dental cavities.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026