By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 03, 2024

Hindustan Times

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10 ancient animals that are still alive

Jellyfish are ancient animals that still exist today. They have been around for over 500 million years, making them one of the oldest living creatures on Earth.

Alligators are ancient creatures that still exist today. They've been on Earth for about 37 million years, surviving since the time of the dinosaurs.

Horseshoe crabs are among the oldest creatures still living today. They've been on Earth for over 450 million years.

The Australian ghost shark is still alive. This ancient fish has been around for about 400 million years and lives in deep waters off Australia.

Coelacanths have been around for about 400 million years and were thought to be extinct until one was found off the coast of South Africa in 1938.

Emperor scorpions, native to West Africa, have been around for millions of years and continue to thrive in their natural habitat.

Musk oxen, native to the Arctic, have been around for thousands of years and are well-adapted to cold climates.

Echidnas, spiky mammals, have been around for over 100 million years and can still be found in Australia and New Guinea.

Sea lampreys have been around for over 360 million years and continue to live in oceans and freshwater lakes.

Whale sharks the largest fish in the ocean, have been around for millions of years and can still be found in warm, tropical waters around the world.

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