Australian amber is treasure trove of ancient life

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 10:20 in Paleontology & Archaeology

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study led by University of New South Wales scientists has confirmed the discovery of Australia's most northerly fossil site - deposits of the precious mineral amber that contain a treasure trove of trapped animal and plant remains and even bubbles of air from millions of years ago.

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