Discovery of jaw 'another chapter' in Orange County's mastodon history: What's next
A mastodon jaw was concealed by a plant in a Scotchtown family's yard. Now it's part of Orange County's growing list of fossil finds.
Man discovers giant mastodon jaw in his backyard
“When I found the teeth and examined them in my hands, I knew they were something special and decided to call in the experts,” the Orange County resident said in the NYSM’s December 17th announcement, adding that he was “thrilled” by the discovery.
Prehistoric mastodon jaw found in backyard of New York home
A backyard in Orange County, New York, became the site of an incredible discovery of a complete mastodon jaw -- the first find like it in New York in more than 11 years.
New York Homeowners Unearth Complete Mastodon Jaw While Gardening
In Scotchtown, about 70 miles northwest of New York City, one couple came upon an unusual and thrilling paleontological find in their backyard.
Orange County man finds complete mastodon jaw in backyard
The New York State Museum says the homeowner noticed teeth covered by plants while tending to his property. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has the story.
Fully intact mastodon jaw found in New York resident's backyard
Paleontologists say they found a fully intact mastodon jaw in a New York resident's backyard. Straight Arrow News Straight Arrow News
Mastodon Bones Found in New York Resident's Backyard
"This discovery is a testament to the rich paleontological history of New York," New York State Museum's Robert Feranec said.
New York Man Makes Stunning Prehistoric Discovery While Gardening Own Backyard
Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year. The mastodon jaw and some other bone fragments were found in late September in a backyard near Scotchtown,
Mastodon fossil found in New York. The discovery would be right at home in Michigan
A mastodon jaw fossil was found near a New York home, the first discovery of its kind in over 11 years. Michigan knows a thing or two about mastodons.
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A New Yorker Found The Remains Of An Ice Age Mastodon Right In Their Backyard
A New York resident in Scotchtown, Orange County, has discovered the remains of an ice age mastodon in their backyard. […] ...
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A Homeowner Found Huge, Fossil Teeth While Mowing the Lawn. Then, Excavations Revealed a Complete Mastodon Jaw
The new discovery is the first of its kind in New York state for at least 11 years and appeared in a county rich with ...
The story of rare mastodon fossils found in a Hudson Valley backyard
The bone fragments, which include a complete jaw, are the first mastodon remains found in New York in 11 years. They will be ...
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A New York Homeowner Just Stumbled Upon The Intact Jaw Of A Mastodon While Doing Yardwork
When a homeowner in New York was recently doing yardwork and stumbled upon something in the dirt, they initially thought it ...
New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard
The mastodon jaw and some other bone fragments were found in late September in a backyard near Scotchtown, New York.
They thought it was an old baseball. It was a mastodon tooth.
The discovery of the remarkably well-preserved mastodon jaw was announced Tuesday by the New York State Department of ...
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NY Homeowner Uncovers Mastodon Jaw, Sparking Prehistoric Frenzy in Orange County
A New York homeowner discovers a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard, leading to an archaeological excavation.