News tagged with miocene period

Peru researchers make rare ancient insect find

Researchers in Peru said Tuesday they have discovered the remains of ancient insects and sunflower seeds trapped inside amber dating from the Miocene epoch, some 23 million years ago.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

Aug 10, 2011 | 4.9 / 5 (7) | 0

Researchers find fossils of new type of European camel

Spanish researchers said Monday they have discovered evidence of a previously unknown type of camel which lived in Europe six million years ago.

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Jun 29, 2009 | 3 / 5 (1) | 0