The Most Amazing Discoveries Found in Amber

Looking at things trapped in Amber is like a window into the past—amber can preserve organisms whole, and essentially freeze them in time! The specimens scientists have found in amber range from amazing to downright bizarre. Join Hank Green for a new episode of SciShow where we'll show you the 6 coolest things so far found in amber!

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Carnivorous plant:
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https://jeb.biologists.org/content/21...

Dino feathers:
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Flea:
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Salamander:
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https://today.oregonstate.edu/archive...
https://www.cnet.com/news/ancient-sal...

Bat flies:
https://today.oregonstate.edu/archive...
https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcen...
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/46256764/ns...

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