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mastodons
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an extinct large, elephant-like mammal with long, curved tusks and a body covered in hair, which lived during the Pleistocene epoch
- Fossils of the mastodon have been found in various parts of North America, providing insights into its habitat and behavior.
- The mastodon roamed the forests and plains, feeding on trees and shrubs.
- Paleontologists study mastodon remains to understand the reasons for their extinction.
- The discovery of a nearly complete mastodon skeleton excited the scientific community.
- Mastodons, unlike mammoths, had straighter tusks and different dental structures suited to their diet.
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