Invertebrate Paleontology

Predators are important parts of ecosystems, and while we know species like dire wolves and saber-toothed cats lived elsewhere, there are currently no published records of Ice Age predator fossils having been found in New York. One reason for this...

A remarkable discovery in Orange County, New York, has unearthed a complete mastodon jaw, marking the first such find in the state in over 11 years. This prehistoric treasure, along with additional bone fragments, was excavated by researchers...