5 Prehistoric Animals That Still Exist Until Now!
Written by Alvian Casablancas on
Sep 5, 2015
Talking about prehistoric animals is very interesting. What if all of these animals are still exist today? Hmm, maybe the zoo will be more colorful with their presence. Maybe some theories which become mystery until now are finally revealed. But unfortunately it will never be happened. But actually there are still quite a lot of prehistoric animals which still alive today.
As you know not all prehistoric creatures died hit by asteroids. Some of them survived just like scientists said. As a result, today we still can see these derivative prehistoric creatures in their origin place. Well, here are the list:
As you know not all prehistoric creatures died hit by asteroids. Some of them survived just like scientists said. As a result, today we still can see these derivative prehistoric creatures in their origin place. Well, here are the list:
1. White-Tailed Deer - 3.5 Million Years
White-tailed deer is the oldest deer species in the world. According to scientists, their ages are almost 3.5 million years old. Why it could last long? White-tailed deer have a lot of unique mechanism and seemed destined by God to be able to survive for millions years.
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White-tailed deers are known to act as survivals which lost in the woods. They almost eat anything including fish and meat. As a result, they survived while migrating from Arctic to Brazil, which become this animal's current habitat.
These beautiful animals are also known to be very smart in doing preventive action against his poaching. When chased by predator, they will gallop away very fast through the route that was already prepared beforehand. If this fails, the white-tailed deer would do improvisation. Whether hiding under water or passing through the rivers. With all of these amazing abilities, the deer may persisted until 3.5 million years. Wonderful!
These beautiful animals are also known to be very smart in doing preventive action against his poaching. When chased by predator, they will gallop away very fast through the route that was already prepared beforehand. If this fails, the white-tailed deer would do improvisation. Whether hiding under water or passing through the rivers. With all of these amazing abilities, the deer may persisted until 3.5 million years. Wonderful!
2. Red Panda - 5 Million Years
The red panda is a species that is now endangered. In their natural habitat and zoos around the world, their amount of population is not less than thousands. Red pandas, though to be called so, they are not brothers of the black and white panda. Researchers have agreed that this cute animals are not from bear family. |
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The unique facts of this red panda is that he has lived for 5 million years. Its shape of body is similar to fossils of mammals found by researchers in Eastern Europe and North America. Even this animal is thought to be older between 20-25 million years.
There is a unique fact about this cute animal cute. For years, researchers have trouble categorizing the red panda into most fit animal family. Once approved, it doesn't categorized as bear family, it finally considered as the raccoon family because the cursory physical almost the same especially the ring-shaped tail. But after his DNA studied, finally decided to red bear in the new family group called Ailuridae.
These birds oftenly migrate in large quantities and a very long distance. Until now it's estimated that the population is approximately more than 500 thousand heads. The population is not too hampered though they only have one partner for a lifetime.
One of the reason why these animals are able to survive is their complex ability. Sandhill Cranes not only good at fly, but they are good in mainland too. Their structure of legs make these bird can deftly avoid dangers by kicking the predators which after them and their children. Although it is said there are still many populations, but in some places like Cuba and Mississippi, Crane is considered as rare.
Absolutely, thanks to the thorns that are on top of their body. Not only to survive, the thorns are also very effectively used to attack. He could furl their body and form a ball of thorns that would be daunting other animals.
One more cool ability of this animal is helping themselves in keeping their existence in any extreme situations. Hedgehogs are known to hibernate during winter and survive in the desert. With all of these great things, doesn't seem too surprising why these animals can survive for so long.
There is a unique fact about this cute animal cute. For years, researchers have trouble categorizing the red panda into most fit animal family. Once approved, it doesn't categorized as bear family, it finally considered as the raccoon family because the cursory physical almost the same especially the ring-shaped tail. But after his DNA studied, finally decided to red bear in the new family group called Ailuridae.
3. Sandhill Crane - 10 Million Years
Sandhill Crane is a kind of ancient birds, which is surprisingly managed to survive for millions of years. Initially, the researchers found the fossil-like Crane in Florida alleged 2.5 million years old. Then some time later also found a fossil in Nebraska which is indicated has already 10 million years old. This bird which spends most of his time in this land become the oldest bird species in the world. |
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One of the reason why these animals are able to survive is their complex ability. Sandhill Cranes not only good at fly, but they are good in mainland too. Their structure of legs make these bird can deftly avoid dangers by kicking the predators which after them and their children. Although it is said there are still many populations, but in some places like Cuba and Mississippi, Crane is considered as rare.
4. Hedgehog - 15 Million Years
Who would have thought if this cute animal has existed since 15 million years ago. In fact, according to the researchers, this animal shape didn't change a bit. However, it's reasonable why this small mammal can survive for long time. |
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One more cool ability of this animal is helping themselves in keeping their existence in any extreme situations. Hedgehogs are known to hibernate during winter and survive in the desert. With all of these great things, doesn't seem too surprising why these animals can survive for so long.
5. Flamingo - 18 Million Years
Researchers have discovered a fossil in a lake near Spanish and after investigated, it's identical to the Flamingo which we see nowadays. The estimated age approximately about more than 18 million years ago. In order to prove similarity, then the fossil was examined using a microscope, and the result is identical although there are some minor differences. |
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There's nothing special about these animals why they can survive for so long. But by seeing from the construction of the body, it's quite reasonable. As you know, Flamingo has long legs which allow them to walk in shallow water. They can also swim and even dive and fly. This makes them very easy to find their prey.
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