So, whether the software is named for the band or for the critter, it's likely one of ours was the vector.
I mention it because one of our local mastodons, Sugar, needs restoration, and I think Mastodon-the-federated-platform would be an ideal place to find generous contributors to the effort:
https://sunyorangefoundation.betterworld.org/campaigns/help-us-restore-sugar-suny-orang
This first-step fundraiser is for seed money to scope everything and design the restoration and move. Help Sugar!