A complete mastodon jaw has emerged from a backyard in Scotchtown, Orange County, marking the first such discovery in New York State in 11 years. The prehistoric remains, found in the Hudson Valley, include additional bone fragments that offer fresh insights into Ice Age ecosystems. Discovery Details The remarkable find occurred when local homeowners found two teeth in their yard and brought them to SUNY Orange. “Immediately, even with very little experience with mastodon teeth, you know what they are when you see them because they are so distinctive,” said Dr. Cory Harris, chair of the college’s Behavioral Sciences Department … Continue reading New York Homeowner Unearths First Complete Mastodon Jaw in 11 Years in Hudson Valley