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Researchers Find Feathered Tail of 99-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Encased in Amber (Video)
An amber-encased specimen found in Myanmar has been identified as a baby dinosaur tail estimated to be 99-million years old.
99-Million-Year-Old Wings From Dinosaur-Era Bird Found Preserved (Video)
New research details the discovery of two fossilized bird wings estimated to be 99 million years old.
Lizard Preserved in 99 Million Year-Old Amber a Clue to ‘Lost Ecosystem’
A lizard fossilized in amber that was found in Southeast Asian could date back 99 million years, which would make it among the oldest reptile of its kind ever found.
Ancient Flower Discovered in 30-Million-Year-Old Amber (Video)
A flower found in up to 30-million-year-old fossilized amber has been confirmed as a unique Asterid species, as well as its oldest known member. Researchers are also rather confident the well-preserved bloom was poisonous.
Two Ants Fighting 100 Million Years Ago Preserved in Amber (Video)
Two ants of different species fighting and preserved in amber from 100 million years ago shine new light on the ancient insects’ evolution.
