The discovery began when a homeowner spotted two teeth sticking out of the dirt under a plant. After digging a little deeper, they found two more teeth just below the surface. Realizing the find might be something special, the homeowner called in experts, and soon a full excavation was underway.
This jaw is an amazing discovery. Fossils like this help us learn about ancient ecosystems and give us clues about how the world has changed over time.
Orange County has been a great place to find mastodon fossils. In fact, about one-third of the 150 mastodon fossils found in New York have come from this area.
The jaw is the most exciting part, but the toe and rib fragments might also help us learn more about this animal.
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