Mastodon Tooth Unearthed in California Creek, Spotlighting Open-Space Protections
TL;DR
Brigid Lynch found a 9-inch fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth in a creek at a San Mateo County open-space preserve. Donated to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, the tooth—crown and root intact—will be 3D-printed for public outreach, highlighting how protecting open spaces helps reveal ancient wildlife and supports conservation.
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- ‘Immaculate condition’: Rare mastodon fossil found in San Mateo County creek The Mercury News
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