A new extinct amphibian species, Spea labreae, has been discovered in the fossil collections of the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, providing surprising new clues about the ancient climate of the region.
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The species, a tiny Ice Age spadefoot toad, was found to have been hiding in the collections for decades, and its discovery highlights the importance of re-examining old fossil collections for new information. The discovery was made by re-examining old fossil collections, highlighting the importance of reviewing existing data for new information.
