Boing Boing

Boing Boing

New York resident finds 11,000-year-old mastodon jaw in backyard

Allan Rose Hill
Dec 18, 2024
∙ Paid

image: New York State Museum

A resident of Stockton, New York spotted two giant teeth sticking out of the base of a plant in their backyard. Pushing the dirt aside, they found even more loose chompers.

"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 lucky person said.

New Yo…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Boing Boing.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2025 Happy Mutants LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture