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Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects-and They’re Stunning

Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects-and They’re Stunning
science9/18/2025

The amber fossils preserve an impressive array of ancient bugs and plants that scientists are using to piece together a previously unknown Cretaceous ecosystem.

For the first time, scientists have uncovered a large amber deposit in South America containing fossilized insects and other preserved creatures. The small, half-transparent fossils hold a rich assortment of ancient bugs—and a slice of life from litt... [3552 chars]