Monday, September 19, 2005

Born Today: Florentino Ameghino

Sept 19, 1853 - August 6, 1911
From Today In Science History:

Argentine paleontologist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology and established the Pampas region of Argentina as a rich source of fossils. He discovered over 6,000 fossil species and classified 35 suborders of mammals. Ameghino's controversial discoveries of stone implements, carved bones, and other signs of a human presence in Argentina during the Pliocene, Miocene, and earlier periods served to increase his worldwide fame.

More info from HERE. Image from HERE.