Even if not a single fossil has ever been found, the evidence from surviving animals would still overwhelmingly force the conclusion that Darwin was right.

Richard Dawkins
Even if not a single fossil has ever been found,...
Even if not a single fossil has ever been found,...
Even if not a single fossil has ever been found,...
Even if not a single fossil has ever been found,...
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This means that even if no evidence for evolution has ever been found, theories that support it would still be more logical. There are a number of theories that support a theory that humans evolved from a common ancestor with other animals. Even though there may be many fossils, there is still overwhelming evidence that support the theory.

Source: The Greatest Show On Earth: The Evidence For Evolution

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