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New Research Targets Fossil Poaching and Earth's Past
Original: New research targets fossil poaching while answering questions about Earth’s past
Researchers have launched new work aimed at combating fossil poaching while using legitimate specimens to answer questions about Earth's ancient history. The effort connects the protection of fossils from illegal excavation and trade with scientific study of the planet's past, drawing attention to how stolen or smuggled fossils undermine both science and heritage.
Why now: Fossil trafficking and its impact on paleontology are drawing renewed scientific and public attention.
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