The Living Fossil That Refuses to Die

The coelacanth — once thought extinct for 65 million years — is a living fossil, older than dinosaurs. With lobed fins like proto-legs, armored scales, and a hinged skull, it reveals secrets of evolution. New populations and even new species are still being found, showing that the ocean still hides survivors from prehistory. Discover how this “dinosaur fish” gives live birth, why its fins are so unique, and what its survival means for the story of life on Earth. Support the channel to keep these mysteries alive. https://www.patreon.com/AnimalMystery