Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'
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A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.
"The fossils – discovered by a curious homeowner – will undergo carbon dating and extensive scientific analysis to determine the mastodon’s age, diet, and habitat," the New York State Museum said in a statement. "Once preserved and studied, the jaw and related findings will be showcased in public programming in 2025, offering visitors a glimpse into New York’s rich Ice Age history." Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
The Albany-based Museum said the homeowner first noticed the jaw when they spotted "two unusual teeth concealed by plant fronds and, intrigued, dug a bit deeper to uncover two more teeth just inches beneath the surface."