There are animals that are still alive today that look the same as their ancestors millions of years ago. What animal is it?
Komodo
This animal that inhabits Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara, looks like a large lizard. adult komodo is 2-3 meters long. This carnivorous animal, scientifically named Varanus komodoensis, hunts its prey during the day. Its poisonous saliva can harm large animals. Every meal, the portions are quite a lot. Its slow digestion makes Komodo dragons don’t eat too often.
Komodo dragons can survive without eating for a month. One of the typical Indonesian animals is called an ancient animal that is still alive.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is also known by the name mimi or horseshoe crab. This animal has existed since 450 million years ago. Rhubarb fossils are found all over the world. Fossil form was almost the same as the rhubarb living today.
Rhubarb inhabits shallow sea water. Animals from the Limulidae family have blue blood.
Estuarine Crocodile
Estuarine crocodiles are referred to as descendants of ancient animals. This animal lives in river estuaries almost all over the world. This reptile animal has existed since the dinosaur age.
Estuarine crocodiles can live in fresh river water, brackish water, and salty sea water. Animal scientifically named Crocodylus porosus is a carnivorous animal that is active during the day and night. These cold-blooded reptiles often bask during the day. Male estuarine crocodiles can reach 6 meters in length.
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Turtle
This animal that has a hard shell has existed since 200 million years ago. Ancient turtles are shaped almost the same to live turtles now. The difference there is on the tooth. Ancient turtle teeth are longer and sharper. When feeling threatened, the turtle will put its head in the shell. This animal can live a long life.
Pangolin
Pangolins are also referred to as descendants of ancient animals. This mammal is quite unique, its body is like a reptile and has scales. Animal scientifically named Manis javanica lives in Africa and most of southeast asia, including Indonesia. This pangolin, which likes to eat ants, has no teeth, aka toothless. Its long tongue is used to catch ants deep into the nest.
Jellyfish
This soft body animal has existed since 500 million years ago. Jellyfish don’t have important organs like blood, heart, and brain. Jellyfish have a neural network that helps it feel the area around them. This animal is shaped like an upside down bowl that has tentacles.
Arowana Fish
Arowana fish live in calm rivers and lakes. This fish has existed since 220 million years ago. Arowana fish can be found in Borneo, Amazon River, and some parts in Africa. This carnivorous animal is often kept as ornamental fish.
Super red arowana fish that come from the head of the kapuas river, West Borneo, is one type of arowana fish that is very highly valued.
