The famous fossil is actually made of paint, rocks and a few bones, researchers say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A 280-million-year-old fossil thought to be a well-preserved example of an ancient reptile is largely a forgery, according to new research. The fossil, first discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931, has the scientific name … Read more

The famous fossil is actually made of paint, rocks and a few bones, researchers say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A 280-million-year-old fossil thought to be a well-preserved example of an ancient reptile is largely a forgery, according to new research. The fossil, first discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931, has the scientific name … Read more