10 Ancient Animals That Still Exist

By MindStick

Horseshoe Crab - Around for 450 million years, this marine creature is older than dinosaurs and still thrives today.

Coelacanth - Once thought extinct, this 400-million-year-old fish was rediscovered in 1938!

Nautilus - A deep-sea mollusk that has remained unchanged for 500 million years.

Goblin Shark - A rare deep-sea shark with a terrifying look, existing for 125 million years.

Komodo Dragon - This giant lizard has roamed Earth for about 4 million years and is still a top predator.

Sturgeon - These fish have existed for 200 million years and are known for producing expensive caviar.

Tuatara - A reptile from New Zealand that has survived over 200 million years, often mistaken for a lizard.

Jellyfish - One of the oldest living creatures, jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years.

Horseshoe Shrimp - This tiny shrimp has remained unchanged for 200 million years, making it a true living fossil.

Lamprey - This jawless fish has survived for over 360 million years, feeding on other fish like a parasite.

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