Fossil Lake
Species
Browse the animals and plants preserved around ancient Fossil Lake.
Mammals
Bats, ungulates, and other early Eocene mammals from around Fossil Lake.
Reptiles
Snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles from Fossil Lake — 15 species so far.
Fish
The most common fossils from the Fossil Butte Member — 27 species so far.
Birds
Over 30 bird species from more than 20 families — feathers, skulls, and complete skeletons.
Plants
Leaves, fruits, and ferns that record the warm, wet climate around Fossil Lake.