Ecuador

Scientists uncover 112-million-year-old amber with insects in Ecuador

October 12, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Researchers have discovered South America's first amber deposits preserving ancient insects in an Ecuadorian quarry. The 112-million-year-old find from the Hollín Formation offers insights into a prehistoric forest on the supercontinent Gondwana. This rare glimpse reveals a diverse ecosystem from the Cretaceous period.