Every bone, down to the last dire wolf rib, must be carefully sheathed in a custom foam shell. Sloth jaws and sabertooth fangs and a truly astonishing amount of ancient vertebrae — all of it will be swaddled, cataloged and crated for the next two years. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/farewell-my-smilodon-la-brea-tar-pits-to-close-for-2-years-3834982/
