A fossilized tooth from a prehistoric creature has been discovered. The tooth belongs to a Pacific mastodon. This find was made during work on a project to restore habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog.

A geomorphologist made the discovery in a wooded area. The fossil was found in a creek, partially submerged in water. Further details about the discovery are available from the public land management agency that announced the find.

The agency preserves a large area of land and made the announcement about the well-preserved tooth.