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Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Ancient Mastodon Jaw Unearthed In New York Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Ancient Mastodon Jaw Unearthed In New York
Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Ancient Mastodon Jaw Unearthed In New York A backyard in New York became the site of a remarkable prehistoric discovery when a homeowner unearthed a complete and well-preserved jaw of a mastodon, an ancient relative of modern elephants. Alongside the jaw, researchers also uncovered a toe bone fragment and a piece of a rib. The discovery began in the Hudson Valley when the Orange County resident noticed two large teeth protruding from the soil beneath a plant near the home in Scotchtown, according to the New York State Museum in a social media post on Tuesday, Dec. 17. After further digging revealed additional teeth, experts from th…

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