During her research a few years ago, however, Rossi discovered there were no soft tissues on the rock. Instead, what was believed to be the reptile's body was mostly paint that may have been applied at some point to preserve a few bones embedded in the rock, she said.
The origins of the forgery are unknown, but Rossi hopes to continue her research to learn what animal is actually preserved under the paint.
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