| “The American mastodon (Mammut americanum) became extinct about 10,000 years ago. They looked similar to mammoths, but were separated by 25 million years of evolution and show key differences, especially in their teeth. While mammoths had relatively flat teeth, which were good for grinding grass (their main food source), the much smaller mastodons had more pointed teeth —perfect for a diet of twigs and leaves.” #MastodonsOfMastodon #LaBreaTarPits | |