Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange recently announced the discovery of a complete mastodon jaw and ...
Mastodon remains are much rarer than those of North American mammoth species, and Orange County is a hot bed of mastodon ...
A complete mastodon jaw fossil was found in the backyard of a New York home, the first discovery of its kind in over 11 years ...
"This discovery is a testament to the rich paleontological history of New York," New York State Museum's Robert Feranec said.
The Mastodon, which is distantly related to the elephant, inhabited North and Central America approximately 10,000 years ago.
The homeowner in Scotchtown spotted two teeth in the soil, prompting a call to experts at the New York State Museum and SUNY ...