6. The Living Fossil: The Coelacanth
Thought to have gone extinct 65 million years ago, the coelacanth stunned the world when it was accidentally discovered in 1938 off the coast of South Africa. This prehistoric fish serves as a crucial link between marine life and four-legged land creatures, offering insights into the evolution of life on Earth. Today, two species of coelacanth are known to exist, dwelling in the coastal waters of East Africa and Indonesia.
