Discovered 60,000-year-old fossil elephant skeleton
A Texas household was stunned to discover the almost complete fossil skeleton of a mammoth, dating to 60,000 years old.
A Texas household was stunned to discover the almost complete fossil skeleton of a mammoth, dating to 60,000 years old.
The household was stunned to discover the 60,000-year-old mammoth fossil skeleton in the household business area - (Photo: Daily Mail)
Archaeological experts say, the mammoth is quite small, only about 2.7m tall, female.
Notably, its skull is quite clear, the ribs and lower jaw are relatively intact, only a few leg bones are lost.
Mr. McEwen, the Texas head of household, said: 'I am with my nephew Ethan Beasley using a excavator to dig the land in the family business area. After accidentally touching its ivory - about 1.8 meters long, we immediately informed biologists. "
The fossil skeleton is now donated to Perot Museum, in Texas state. This dedication is extremely important for archeology.
Otherwise, this creature fossil could become an auction and the scientific community cannot describe it or study it further.
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