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Rare mammoth tusk found on West Texas ranch

A hunter looking for deer on a West Texas ranch instead discovered a rare mammoth tusk, researchers say. The tusk was sitting in the drainage area of a creek bed on the O2 Ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties near Big Bend National park,

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West Texas deer hunter uncovers rare mammoth fossil

Turns out, the hunter was right. After Juett reported the find to CBBS, a team of anthropology professors and archaeological researchers came to the ranch and swiftly confirmed the fossil was a mammoth tusk . "When they confirmed what they had uncovered, I couldn't believe it," Juett said.

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Researchers uncover extremely rare mammoth tusk at West Texas ranch

A West Texas hunter discovered a rare mammoth tusk on a ranch, leading to the second Trans-Pecos mammoth artifact ever.

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Surprising discovery by deer hunter suggests mammoths once roamed West Texas

The recent discovery of a mammoth tusk suggests the massive, 10-ton beasts that once roamed Central Texas might’ve made it farther west than we thought. Sul Ross University announced its researchers have confirmed an unusual find: a mammoth tusk on a ranch in the Trans Pecos region of West Texas.

‘Rarest of rare’ animal spotted in Texas desert

The desert mule deer is a common sight in west Texas, but wildlife biologists in the area came across an extremely uncommon ...

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Animals adapt to harsh West Texas winters

In the early part of January, a winter vortex engulfed West Texas in freezing temperatures and even snow. But, the bison and other wildlife that roam the San Angelo State Park are well equipped ...

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Andrews Animal Shelter at full capacity after windstorm, urges pet owners to reclaim lost animals

NewsWest 9 spoke with the adoption and rescue coordinator at the Andrews Animal Shelter, who said difficult decisions may have to be made if overcrowding continues.

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Rare Mammoth tusk found at West Texas Ranch

A deer hunter at a West Texas ranch discovered a rare Mammoth tusk, according to a press release from the Center for Big Bend ...

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