Scientists were able to identify a new species of primate by combining two halves of an unusually complete fossil that had been separated for over 160 years. One half of the fossil was even altered in the past to make it appear more impressive. By piecing together the two halves, paleontologists now have an unusually detailed fossil that provides new insights into this ancient primate species.

1. Continental drift

2. Evidence
• According to the theory of Alfred Aegener the world was one
super continent called Pangea. This is because similar animal
fossils have been found different continents/countries . This
lead scientists to think that the world once a super continent
which they named Pangea of course.
• Also some scientists observed the continents and started to
think the continents fitted together such as South America
and Africa.

3. Half a fossils
• Two halves of a fossil bone found more 160
years apart have finally allowed scientists to
scale one of the biggest sea turtles that ever
lived.

4. Palaeontologists have identified a new species of primate
by putting together two halves of an unusually complete
fossil, which were separated for decades by the vagaries of
the fossil trade. One half of the fossil — which some media
reports have been quick to label 'the missing link' — was
even doctored by a past owner to make it look more
impressive.