Animals Who Survived Extinction and Got Rediscovered

Published on January 28, 2018
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Pinocchio Lizard

Yes, really, this lizard is called Pinocchio! Probably has something to do with its nose? I mean, we’re only speculating of course (lolz, sorry for that super bad joke). This lizard was rediscovered in 2005 deep in the forests of Ecuador by a bird watcher, who happened to see it cross the road. There’s a joke to be made here but we’ll let it slide.

Pinocchio Lizard

Pinocchio Lizard

Goblin Shark

Remember when we said that not all the animals on this list were cute? Point proven with the goblin shark for sure. The Goblin Shark is also considered a living fossil as it date back some 120 million years. It is recognized easily due to its protruding snout and long horn like beak. It’s got the kind of face that only a mother could love.

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Goblin Shark

Goblin Shark