Sarah Bethea, a photographer, has always had a passion for the outdoors and exploring new places. She was reared in Portland, Oregon, where she would take her family skiing on the weekends at Mount Hood. She developed a love for photography over time and has combined her two interests to spread awareness of the vulnerability of our world. This has caused her to travel widely, … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Amazing Amber Glow in Iceland’s Ice Caves
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30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
Embedded within a clear piece of amber, a small praying mantis sits at attention, frozen forever in time. The object, which is just over one inch tall, sold for $6,000 in 2016 through Heritage Auctions. The pristine piece of Dominican Republic amber provides a unique glimpse at this amazing mantis. The amber itself derives from the extinct Hymenaea protera, a … [Read more...] about 30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
A Pristine Piece of Amber Has a Praying Mantis That is 30 Million Years Old Preserved in it
A tiny praying mantis is imbedded inside a clear piece of amber, poised and frozen in place. The object, which is just over one inch tall, sold for $6,000 in 2016 through Heritage Auctions. The immaculate chunk of Dominican Republic amber provides a unique glimpse at this amazing mantis. The extinct Hymenaea protera, a prehistoric leguminous tree, is where the amber itself … [Read more...] about A Pristine Piece of Amber Has a Praying Mantis That is 30 Million Years Old Preserved in it
First Crab Found In Amber Still Fabulous At 100 Million Years Old
A new discovery might boost your Jurassic Park cane, as the first-ever genuine crab from the dinosaur era has been discovered preserved in amber. Cretapsara athanata, a crab estimated to be over 100 million years old, is still in excellent form, with the structure of its gills intact. Because the amazing find is in such superb condition, it might provide some intriguing … [Read more...] about First Crab Found In Amber Still Fabulous At 100 Million Years Old