Ice Age Horses of the American West

Explore the fascinating world of ice age horses in the American West through this engaging 53-minute lecture by Dr. Eric Scott. Discover how horses, native to North America, have played a crucial role in ancient ecosystems for over fifty million years and were integral to large mammal communities during the last ice age. Learn about the abundance of Pleistocene horse fossils found throughout the American West, from Alaska and the Yukon to central Mexico and South America. Gain insights into Dr. Scott's recent work on fossil horses, focusing on the Tule Springs site in southern Nevada and Natural Trap Cave in northern Wyoming. Delve into the rich history and significance of these iconic animals, presented by a consulting palaeontologist for Cogstone Resource Management, Inc. and professor at California State University, San Bernardino.