Fossil Tooth Found in Frog Restoration | Durham News

A geomorphologist stumbled upon a jaw-dropping fossil while restoring habitat for the California red-legged frog—unearthing a perfectly preserved Pacific mastodon tooth in a San Mateo County creek. Now housed at Stanford, the tooth’s pristine condition, including its root canal, offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric North America. Experts say such finds are common where the right person is present at the right time. Stanford plans to date the tooth and create a 3D replica for public education, underscoring how preserving today’s natural spaces also safeguards our deep ecological past.

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