The coelacanth — a giant weird fish still around from dinosaur times — can live for 100 years, a new study found. These slow-moving, people-sized fish of the deep, nicknamed a “living fossil,” are the ...

From the coelacanth to the cockroach, these "living fossil" creatures haven't changed much in millions or even hundreds of ...

The coelacanth is known as a “living fossil” because its anatomy has changed little in the last 65 million years. Despite being one of the most studied fish in history, it continues to reveal new ...

Dinosaurs ruled the planet between 230 to 66 million years ago, although many other life forms had evolved well before their existence. Moreover, some of these living creatures still exist today.

"This booklet was produced in conjunction with a special temporary exhibition in the British Museum (Natural History) to mark the 50th anniversary of the discovery of ...