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Dinosaur Fossils Discovered in New Jersey

Updated 2026-08-28 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara uncovered critical dinosaur fossil data near a New Jersey suburb. The findings could provide insights into the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs.

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New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a fossil park and museum.

2026-08-28 14:38 UTC