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5 Ancient Animals That Stood The Test Of Time

Found from the depths of the ocean to the jungle, these are some of the most ancient animals still living today.

By Allison Futterman
Jun 29, 2023 6:00 PM
Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
(Credit:Sydney Faith Woodward/Shutterstock)

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Clusters of cells began grouping together about 800 million years ago. This enabled greater life development, and eventually, these cells became the Earth’s first animals.

Scientists always believed sponges were the earliest animals, but recent evidence suggests that the comb jellyfish was actually the first. Many animals from prehistoric times became extinct, but these are five that still exist. 

1. Komodo Dragon

(Credit:Sydney Faith Woodward/Shutterstock)
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