30 Prehistoric Animals That are Still Alive Today

Most of the species from the Earth’s history are now extinct. Have you’ve ever wondered what life was like during the time of the dinosaurs? You’ll be amazed to learn that some of the animals that lived back then, never became extinct. Here is a list of top 30 prehistoric species that are still alive today. 1. Lampreys Although these prehistoric creatures have an eel-like appearance, they are actually jawless fish. They’ve got one of the most frightening mouths in the entire animal kingdom. The orifice has a funnel shape that contains sharp teeth used to bore into the flesh of their prey to eat the blood. Only certain species engage in that behavior. Their fossils have been dated back 360 million years and they seem to have evolved very little in that time. 2. Horseshoe Crab These arthropods also managed to outlast the dinosaurs. Experts have indicated the crabs date back some 450 million years. The Horseshoe Crab has pretty much remained unchanged since then. The strange-looki