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Ancient footprints mistakenly attributed to bears were made by early humans

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On the left is a nearly 3.7 million-year-old fossil footprint now believed to have been made by an early human. On the right is the rear footprint of a young black bear. (Left: J. DeSilva/Right: E. McNutt)
On the left is a nearly 3.7 million-year-old fossil footprint now believed to have been made by an early human. On the right is the rear footprint of a young black bear. (Left: J. DeSilva/Right: E. McNutt)

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