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First baby snake fossil found in 105-million-year-old amber
short by Gaurav Shroff / on Friday, 20 July, 2018
Researchers led by University of Alberta, Canada have discovered the first-ever snake embryo, preserved in 105-million-year-old amber. "This snake is linked to ancient snakes from Argentina, Africa, India and Australia," said lead author Michael Caldwell, adding the amber casing gave "the first definitive evidence of a fossil snake living in a forest" with numerous insects and plants.
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