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Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist

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Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay Area A 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pacific mastodon, a large mammal that once inhabited North America, was recently discovered by a California scientist. Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist, was working at a preserve in San Mateo county, when she stumbled across a peculiar rock. Continue reading...

First report: 'Oddly shaped rock' found in San Mateo County turns out to be huge ice age tooth — sfgate.com, 5d