# Jr. Paleontologists Kid Finds Woolly Mammoth Tooth By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30000-year-old-woolly-mammoth-tooth-found-in-wisconsin References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/odd_mammoth_tooth_ylt=AnU6yhgO13o7wVumgO6ZAtHtiBIF) & [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/odd_mammoth_tooth_ylt=AnU6yhgO13o7wVumgO6ZAtHtiBIF) When Kaleb Kidd of La Crosse, Wisconsin was out [chasing squirrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellowstone-yosemite), he got to be the hero of the dream every little boy has when he found a 30,000-year-old tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth. At first it looked like a rock, but on close inspection, Kaleb's grandfather suspected that it was a fossil. They took it to the [Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diner-week-lineup) and were told that it was indeed the [tooth of a woolly mammoth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-mascot). Kaleb was very excited and the tooth is currently on display at the Satori Arts Gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paleontology Education:** Opportunity to develop educational programs and resources to engage young children in the field of paleontology. - **Fossil Collecting and Trading:** Potential for creating a platform or app that facilitates the exchange of fossil discoveries among enthusiasts. - **Paleoart Market:** Emerging market for artists specializing in paleoart, creating opportunities for art galleries and online platforms to feature and sell their works. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Creating interactive and engaging paleontology programs for schools and museums. - **Technology:** Developing a secure digital marketplace for fossil collectors to buy, sell, and trade their finds. - **Art and Culture:** Supporting and promoting the emerging field of paleoart through galleries, exhibitions, and online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Cultivated Ice Age Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammoth-meatballs.md) - [Tech-Driven Tooth Fairy Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooth-fairy-tracker.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Kid-Designed Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-toothpaste.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Bear-Shaped Battery-Powered Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batterypowered-toothbrush-for-kids.md)