Researchers unearth prehistoric mastodon jaw in Orange County
- A complete Mastodon jaw was unearthed in a backyard in New York, according to the New York State Museum.
- The jaw was found along with a toe bone and rib fragment after a homeowner noticed unusual teeth while tending to his property.
- This is the first recorded find of its kind in 11 years in New York State, and Orange County is considered a hotspot for Mastodon fossils.
- The discovery allows for enhanced study of Ice Age ecosystems, as stated by Robert Feranec, the museum's director of research and collections.
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