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

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.

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