The asphalt-like tar seeps of Rancho La Brea are frequently covered with a layer of water. Animals searching for a drink, like the Brea Turkey (Parapavo californicus) and the magpie shown here, would occasionally become trapped in the sticky seep.
The asphalt-like tar seeps of Rancho La Brea are frequently covered with a layer of water. Animals searching for a drink, like the Brea Turkey (Parapavo californicus) and the magpie shown here, would occasionally become trapped in the sticky seep.