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The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity’s origins

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Rivalries in Paleoanthropology

This chapter explores the intense rivalries and cultural divides within the field of paleoanthropology, driven by limited fossil evidence and conflicting interpretations of human evolution. It highlights the impact of major discoveries on the understanding of our ancestry, while examining the ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts faced by researchers in this contentious discipline.

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