Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard

A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.

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New York state resident finds complete mastodon jaw beneath lawn

Jaw found in Scotchtown, Orange county, is latest notable discovery from ice age-era animal in the region. A New York state resident has found a complete mastodon jaw just below the surface of ...
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Complete mastodon jaw fossil found in New York backyard

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Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard

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