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Fossil feud: Paleontologists have a bone to pick with new find

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The Authenticity Dilemma: Fossils, Forgery, and Professional Rivalries

This chapter examines the discrepancies between miner-discovered fossils and those assessed by scientists, raising concerns about potential forgeries in the field of paleontology. It also highlights the infamous Archaeoraptor case and explores the longstanding tensions and controversies between prominent paleontologists regarding fossil interpretations.

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