The fossil was found near Scotchtown in Orange County, New York. NYSE.gov The homeowner saw the teeth of the fossil sticking out near a plant. NYSE.gov The resident spotted part of the jaw ...

It’s a gigantic find. An intact prehistoric mastodon jaw was discovered in the backyard of a Hudson Valley house after the homeowner initially saw a pair of teeth poking up by a plant, according to ...

It’s the first time in 11 years a similar fossil has been found in the state. The resident spotted part of the jaw sticking out from topsoil with two teeth hidden near the fronds of the plant.