Historic Mammoth Tusk Unearthed in Mississippi Creek

The seven-foot fossil marks the first complete mammoth tusk discovered in the state, offering new insights into ancient wildlife.

Fossil hunter Eddie Templeton discovered the tusk while exploring a creek in Madison County.
The tusk, belonging to a Columbian mammoth, dates back to the last Ice Age.
This is the first fully intact mammoth tusk found in Mississippi, a rare find given the state's forested landscape.
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is preserving the tusk for future study and display.
Experts believe the mammoth died near the creek, with its remains preserved by sediment.