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The Strangest Amber Fossils Ever Discovered

A spider pouncing on a parasitic wasp, in an ancient scene preserved in amber.
A spider pouncing on a parasitic wasp, in an ancient scene preserved in amber. Image: OSU College of Science

Amber fossils are like a time capsule, preserving the three-dimensional structure of animals, plants, and other prehistoric items of interest. Every once in a while, however, paleontologists stumble upon some particularly bizarre specimens and scenes. – George Dvorsky Read More

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