Ancient Mastodon Tooth Found in Bay Area | Durham News

A jaw-dropping discovery in the Bay Area: a pristine, 10,000-year-old Pacific mastodon molar found in a creek bed during routine environmental work. Initially mistaken for a rock, the tooth stunned paleontologists as the most complete molar ever found in the region. Donated to Stanford, it’s set for carbon dating and 3D scanning to unlock secrets of these ancient giants—cousins of elephants with teeth built for crushing vegetation. New research reveals mastodons were far more genetically diverse than thought, traveling vast distances and adapting to climate shifts, reminding us that life’s resilience has always been in motion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7cc689c1d2673a4