A scientist made a significant discovery while conducting field surveys. What initially appeared to be an oddly shaped rock was found in a creek bed. Further examination confirmed it to be an intact mastodon tooth. This finding was verified by paleontologists.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District announced the discovery. A geomorphologist named Brigid Lynch was involved in the field surveys.

More information about the discovery is available from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The details of the finding were announced on Wednesday.