
11,000-Year-Old Mastodon Fossil Found in Bay Area Creek
A hiker discovered a rare Pacific mastodon molar in pristine condition while walking through a San Mateo County forest. The tooth, over 11,000 years old, offers scientists a window into prehistoric life in the Bay Area.






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