When was the university, which the American paleontologist and geologist known for the discovery of Dreadnoughtus, founded?
Kenneth Lacovara Kenneth J. Lacovara is an American paleontologist and geologist at Rowan University and fellow of the Explorers Club, known for the discovery of the titanosaurian dinosaur "Dreadnoughtus" and his involvement in the discovery and naming of the giant sauropod dinosaur "Paralititan", as well as his work applying 3D printing technology to paleontology. Lacovara is the founder of the Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University in Mantua Township, New Jersey and a TED speaker. He is author of the general-audience book, Why Dinosaurs Matter (2017) (Simon & Schuster/TED Books). Additionally, he serves as Paleontology Fellow of the Academy of Natural Sciences.
1868 in paleontology Paleontology or palaeontology (from Greek: "paleo", "ancient"; "ontos", "being"; and "logos", "knowledge") is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long history both before and after becoming formalized as a science. This article records significant discoveries and events related to paleontology that published in the year 1868.