Tag: amber

The smallest dinosaur

The smallest dinosaur, found in amber

A head preserved in amber and dated to approximately 99 million years ago was initially interpreted as belonging to the smallest dinosaur yet identified. Amber has yielded numerous palaeontological discoveries, including prehistoric insects and dinosaur feathers, preserving […]

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Linguamyrmex vladi – a vampire ant with a metal-reinforced horn

A new species of “hell ant” was discovered in 98-million-year-old amber from Myanmar, formerly Burma. Linguamyrmex vladi possessed powerful jaws and a sharp, metal-reinforced horn, which it may have used to pierce prey and feed on haemolymph. The amber deposits […]

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Flowers from the age of dinosaurs discovered in amber

A piece of approximately 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar, studied by Professor George Poinar Jr., preserved flowers from the Cretaceous. These specimens provide early evidence of sexual reproduction in flowering plants. A […]

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The most complete bird fossil preserved in amber, dating to 100 million years ago

Following the discovery of a dinosaur tail preserved in amber, palaeontologists identified a bird fossil in approximately 100-million-year-old amber. It was described as the most complete specimen of its kind, providing a detailed glimpse into the past. Fossils excavated by palaeontologists […]

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Dinosaur tail in amber

Palaeontologists discover a dinosaur tail exceptionally well preserved in amber

Chinese palaeontologists described a dinosaur tail exceptionally well preserved in amber. The specimen is estimated to be more than 99 million years old. On 9 December 2016, CNN reported the discovery, which attracted international attention as a significant palaeontological find […]

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