Welcome to the World of Amber by Susie Ward Aber, Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas, USA Million years ago large stands of forests in some parts of the world began to seep globs of sticky resin! This aromatic resin oozed down the sides of trees, as well as filling internal fissures, trapping debris, such as seeds, leaves, feathers and insects. As geologic time progressed the forests were ...

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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent institutions for scientific research and education, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts.

Amber Gallery--Beautiful fossil baltic amber with exceptional and rare insect inclusions.

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Imprints of the Past Suspended in Time It is difficult for paleontologists to examine the geologic history of spiders and insects. Their fossil records are poor because these animals are usually soft-bodied and decay quickly after death. It is equally difficult to study the forms of delicate body parts, like feathers or fur, because they too deteriorate rapidly. But a natural ...