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Another new shark species discovered inside Mammoth Cave fossil bed
An ongoing Paleontological Resource Inventory discovered the new species, called Clavusodens mcginnisi, while collecting fossil teeth deep inside a formation with the cave system.
340-million-year-old 'nail tooth' shark found deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
Scientists have found ancient nail tooth shark fossils deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, revealing new information about a mysterious group of extinct predators.
New Shark Species Identified At Mammoth Cave National Park
A new species of shark has been discovered a Mammoth Cave National Park, where fossil records have revealed more than 70 species of shark that swam in the ocean when this part of present-day Kentucky was under water about 340 million years ago.
World's longest cave reveals tiny 'Chipmunk Shark' species with iron nail-like teeth
The US National Park Service announced the identification of a new species of ancient shark, Clavusodens mcginnisi, discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park. The species name honors David McGinnis for his leadership in paleontological resource stewardship.
Fossilized ‘Chipmunk Shark’ teeth discovered in Mammoth Cave rock layer
The Chipmunk Shark was believed to have swam along the ocean floor that is said to have covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, officials claim.
Ancient tiny shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park
A tiny shark species dating back hundreds of millions of years has been identified at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service said.
Rare mammoth tusk discovered by a hunter ‘brings ancient world to life’
“Seeing that mammoth tusk just brings the ancient world to life,” Juett said. “Now, I can’t help but imagine that huge animal ...
West Texas deer hunter uncovers rare mammoth fossil
Turns out, the hunter was right. After Juett reported the find to CBBS, a team of anthropology professors and archaeological ...
‘I Couldn’t Believe It.’ Deer Hunter Finds Prehistoric Mammoth Tusk on West Texas Ranch
A deer hunter found a mammoth tusk on a West Texas ranch, and the discovery is being analyzed by researchers at a local ...
‘Old stump’ spotted by deer hunter is actually a mammoth tusk, Texas researchers say
Researchers plan to carbon date the tusk to get an idea of how old it is, Schroeder said. The last time a mammoth tusk was ...
'I figured it was likely just an old stump' | Hunter finds rare mammoth tusk at West Texas ranch
I was skeptical when a deer hunter showed me a picture of what he thought was a fossil,” the ranch manager said. “I figured ...
‘Chipmunk shark’ lurked 340 million years ago. Its teeth were just found in Kentucky
A shark no larger than a human hand that stalked the ancient sea floor 340 million years ago has been dubbed the “chipmunk ...
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Mammoth tusk found at far West Texas ranch after hunter spots fossil
Will Juett, ranch manager from O2 Ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties, said a deer hunter sent them a photo believing he found a fossil ... “Seeing that mammoth tusk just brings the ancient ...
Tusk discovery suggests Columbian mammoths might have also roamed West Texas
Sul Ross University announced its researchers have confirmed an unusual find: a mammoth tusk on a ranch in the Trans Pecos ...