Lizard in Amber
This is not a real object but a reproduction made
to illustrate how small creatures could become trapped
and preserved in amber. We do have real pieces of
amber in the collection containing insects, but this replica is far
larger and allows visitors to the museum a better view.
Amber once was the sticky sap from ancient trees which
oozed out, sometimes trapping creatures like the lizard. It
later hardened around it's victims preserving them perfectly
sometimes for millions of years. Mosquitos trapped in amber
were used as the source of dinosaur DNA in Michael Crichton's novel
"Jurassic Park" and the subsequent movie.
Object no :
EANH005n
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Dimensions :
length 135mm
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council