Centuries-old Tooth of Prehistoric Elephant Found in Creek in California
A woman in the U.S. state of California discovered a mastodon tooth in a creek near San Francisco, according to the nature organization Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The mastodon, a prehistoric elephant, roamed North America until about 10,000 years ago. The find was reported on 2026-09-14. The organization confirmed the identification and highlighted the significance of such discoveries for understanding the region’s ancient wildlife. The exact location and further details about the finder were not disclosed.
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