Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” these creatures have barely changed over millions of years and continue to ...

These are dinosaur trees — living fossils that have survived for over 200 million years. Once believed extinct, fewer than 150 were found clinging to life in a hidden Australian gorge, making them one ...

Scientists are looking to end how we categorize living fossils, and in doing so, give the phrase new life. Hosted by: Hank ...

A species of coelacanth, a fish that dates back to before the dinosaurs, has been photographed in Indonesia for the first time. Chappuis overcame the challenge of deep mixed-gas diving, which has led ...

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 ...

In a groundbreaking discovery in Brunei, scientists have found two-million-year-old fossils of Dryobalanops rappa—an endangered tropical tree that still lives today. The find marks the first fossil ...

The Painted Hills, one of three park units that make up John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, are home to some of the ...