Exhibit of Prehistoric Life


SABER TOOTHED CAT (Smilodon californicus) California’s Official State Fossil.

Millions of years ago, California was a place very different from what it is today. The climate then supported life forms which have left their marks throughout the entire state. California has proven itself a treasure-trove of fossil finds with the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits, a major source of fossilized remains of prehistoric life forms dating back to the Pleistocene period.

This exhibit features information and fossil remains of some life forms which lived here in Tehama County millions of years ago.

Jaw Bone of Mammoth
Mastodon Jaw Bone Fossil- This jaw bone was found near the Red Bank Creek in Tehama County.

Leg Bone of Mammoth

Mastodon Leg Bone Fossil- This leg bone was found along Mill Creek in Tehama County.

"Grey Bone"
"Grey Bone" Fossil- This bone fragment is said to be from the humpless camel. Fossil was found near Paskanta, in Tehama County.