counter Prehistoric ‘living fossil’ thought to be extinct is rediscovered in UK for first time in 75 years – Forsething

Prehistoric ‘living fossil’ thought to be extinct is rediscovered in UK for first time in 75 years

AN animal that was believed to have been extinct has been rediscovered in the UK. Almost 80 years since it was last spotted, this species has re-emerged in Scotland. The tadpole shrimp, often referred to as a “living fossil”, was found at RSPB Scotland Mersehead in Dumfries earlier this month. One of the oldest animal species…

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