More mammoth bones found on Oskaloosa farm

OSKALOOSA (AP) — Researchers are finding more mammoth bones at an Oskaloosa farm where scientists have unearthed two of the extinct beasts.

A team of scientists found the second mammoth about a week ago. Since then, more bones have been unearthed, including an upper jaw with a molar.

David Brenzel of the Indian Creek Nature Center told the Oskaloosa Herald that the jaw was on top of rest of the skull.

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