The 72-million-year-old mosasaur fossil, Xenodens calminechari, is under scrutiny for potential forgery, as revealed in a recent study. Initially hailed as a groundbreaking discovery, inconsistencies in tooth arrangement have raised doubts about its authenticity. Researchers are now advocating for advanced CT scans to verify the fossil's legitimacy, especially due to its questionable provenance from a notorious mining region in Morocco. This controversy highlights the critical need for transparency and rigorous verification in paleontological research, echoing calls for stricter regulations in fossil excavation practices.