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Rare Mammoth Tusk Unearthed in North Dakota Coal Mine

The discovery, estimated to be up to 100,000 years old, could be the most complete mammoth found in the state.

  • Coal miners at the Freedom Mine in North Dakota unearthed a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 years old.
  • The discovery is considered rare in the region due to the destruction of many Ice Age animal remains by glaciations and movements of ice sheets.
  • A subsequent dig at the site revealed more than 20 additional bones, making it potentially the most complete mammoth found in North Dakota.
  • The ivory tusk, weighing over 50 pounds, is being carefully preserved to prevent dehydration and potential damage.
  • The mining company, North American Coal, plans to donate the bones to the state for educational purposes.
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