The Economic Times

New York homeowner finds huge fossil teeth while mowing lawn; excavation revealed rare 11,000-year-old mastodon jaw, which will help study Ice Age ecosystem

While mowing his lawn in Orange County, New York, a homeowner stumbled upon fossilised mastodon teeth, sparking the interest of researchers. Upon investigation, they unearthed a complete jaw and additional bones, marking the first significant Ice Age find in over a decade. This rare discovery may unlock secrets about ancient ecosystems, prompting plans for carbon dating and further analysis, shedding light on potential prehistoric remains still hidden in developed areas.