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Eric Scott @captainfossil.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Fossils from the Station excavations, as well as the nearby Rancho La Brea "tar pits" @tarpits.org are also featured in the station artwork, with images of fossils depicted on the walls. #FossilFriday #RideTheD

A rendering of a fossil bison jaw on the wall of the new La Cienega Station for the D Line Subway Extension in Los Angeles. This bison jaw was actually discovered during excavation for the station.

Artistically rendered (i.e., a bit blurry) images of a Pleistocene mammoth skull and rib depicted on the wall of the new La Brea Station for the D Line Subway Extension in Los Angeles. A largely complete mammoth skull and other mammoth bones were actually discovered during excavation for the station.

A fossilized limb of a giant ground sloth from the Rancho La Brea "tar pits" in Los Angeles, California, depicted on the wall of the new Fairfax Station for the D Line Subway Extension in Los Angeles.

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Eric Scott @captainfossil.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

There was even a sabre-toothed cat there to brighten the festivities! #FossilFriday #RideTheD

Older paleontologist w/ too much paunch on display standing next to an amazing animatronic puppet of a sabre-toothed cat

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Eric Scott @captainfossil.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

One non-paleontology highlight of the opening was the food! Canter's Deli, Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles, and Pink's Chili Dogs were just a few of the venues on hand for the festivities w/ delicious free eats! (It took awhile to eat it all.) #Canters #Kaylin+Kaylin #Pinks #RideTheD

Pastrami sandwiches and pickles from Canter's Deli in Los Angeles, served at the grand opening of Section 1 of LA Metro's new D Line Extension

Stuffed pickles and a pickle sandwich from Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles in Los Angeles, served at the grand opening of Section 1 of LA Metro's new D Line Extension

A chili dog with mustard, sauerkraut, and extra chili, served by Pink's Chili Dogs at the grand opening of Section 1 of LA Metro's new D Line Extension

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