### Tijuana Mastodon Remains Require INAH Analysis
The remains of a mastodon discovered more than 50 years ago in Tijuana are still awaiting display due to a lack of funds needed for analysis and authentication. These remains, found on June 6, 1967, by construction workers at San Antonio del Mar Resort, were uncovered while moving soil with a backhoe.
Jesús Emmanuel Villalba León, director of the Tijuana Municipal Institute of Art and Culture (IMAC), explained that cooperation with the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) is ongoing to perform the necessary verifications. “These analyses are very time-consuming, and we were also recently informed about the budget required to bring in specialized personnel for the bone analysis,” Villalba León said.
The expert team needs to be brought to Tijuana to confirm the bones are of a mastodon and register them in an INAH catalog. Currently housed under the care of Tijuana’s History Museum and IMAC, the mastodon remains from January 19, 2023, await a thorough investigation to confirm their authenticity and historical significance.
Villalba León mentioned leaving a “planned route” for the next municipal administration to continue the project, emphasizing that securing the necessary budget will be up to them. “Unfortunately, the budget information came to us very late, and we’re now at the end of our term,” he stated.
Due to its discovery location, local media have dubbed this specimen the “Tijuanodonte.” The exhibit is planned for the Tijuana History Museum once the analysis is complete.
### Additional Update: Efforts to Acknowledge the Yumana Community
In related news, there are additional efforts to recognize the Yumana community as native inhabitants of Baja California. This initiative seeks to bring much-needed visibility and acknowledgment to the historical presence and contributions of the Yumana peoples in the region.
### Secondary Article: Further Developments in the Tijuana Mastodon Case
**Recent Developments in Tijuana’s Mastodon Discovery**
The Tijuana mastodon’s discovery continues to spark interest and efforts for its proper identification and display. According to sources, IMAC and INAH are enhancing their collaboration to ensure the bones are thoroughly authenticated and documented.
Experts assert that the process, while intricate and time-consuming, is essential for accurate historical recording. Villalba León emphasized that the delay is primarily due to budget constraints, which hinder the mobilization of a specialized team.
The anticipated exhibition aims to educate the public on the significance of these ancient creatures, which roamed the Americas from Alaska to El Salvador around 10,000 years ago, based on data from Biodiversity in Mexico.
As IMAC prepares for a change in administration, the upcoming officials will need to prioritize budgeting for this project to see it to completion. The community eagerly awaits seeing what is colloquially known as the ‘Tijuanodonte’ on display, further enriching Tijuana’s rich cultural and historical landscape.