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Coverage dated September 17, 2025

Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life on Earth:

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Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh glimpse into life

  2. Gizmodo

    Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects—and They’re Stunning (opens Gizmodo)

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

  3. CBS News

    Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life on Earth: (opens CBS News)

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    Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.

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