Scientists In Nebraska Investigate Fossils From Massive Herd Of Prehistoric Rhinos That Was Buried Under Volcanic Ash 12 Million Years Ago
Massive herds of prehistoric rhinos known as Teleoceras major once roamed the plains of present-day Nebraska — then many of them died out in dramatic fashion when the nearby Yellowstone volcano erupted and the region was blanketed in ash that piled up as much as a foot high.
By Amber Morgan
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Apr 11, 2025
Science News
Scientists In Nebraska Investigate Fossils From Massive Herd Of Prehistoric Rhinos That Was Buried Under Volcanic Ash 12 Million Years Ago
Massive herds of prehistoric rhinos known as Teleoceras major once roamed the plains of present-day Nebraska — then many of them died out in dramatic fashion when the nearby Yellowstone volcano erupted and the region was blanketed in ash that piled up as much as a foot high.
By Amber Morgan
•
April 11, 2025