A mastodon jaw was concealed by a plant in a Scotchtown family's yard. Now it's part of Orange County's growing list of ...

The new discovery is the first of its kind in New York state for at least 11 years and appeared in a county rich with ...

When a homeowner in New York was recently doing yardwork and stumbled upon something in the dirt, they initially thought it ...

The mastodon jaw and some other bone fragments were found in late September in a backyard near Scotchtown, New York.

“When I found the teeth and examined them in my hands, I knew they were something special and decided to call in the experts, ...

A New York homeowner discovers a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard, leading to an archaeological excavation.

The bone fragments, which include a complete jaw, are the first mastodon remains found in New York in 11 years. They will be ...

The New York State Museum says the homeowner noticed teeth covered by plants while tending to his property. CBS News New York ...

A backyard in Orange County, New York, became the site of an incredible discovery of a complete mastodon jaw -- the first ...

Remarkably well preserved ice age remains like those discovered recently in a yard near Scotchtown, N.Y., are rare — but not ...

"This discovery is a testament to the rich paleontological history of New York," New York State Museum's Robert Feranec said.