The coelacanth, a fish found in prehistoric fossils, was long thought to be extinct until one was caught in 1938. This discovery begged the question: if the coelacanth was hiding in plain sight for so long, could the loch ness monster be too? | National Geographic TV

A water animal that has risen from the dead🧟 The Coelacanth is a large🐟 that was thought to have been extinct for 65 million years along with the dinosaurs🦖 These fish grow to about 6.5ft (1.8m) long and 200lbs (90kg). What's interesting about these fish is that they are in a group of fish called lobed finned fish. This means that their fins are attached to pelvic and pectoral bones, allowing them to walk along the seafloor. This was an early step in the evolution of terrestrial animals like

Coelacanth fishes were once thought to have been extinct for nearly 70 million years, but in the 1930s, they were found to still be swimming in the ocean! Learn about the unique adaptations of these endangered fishes with KU graduate student and museum employee, Joy. You can also try out the coelacanth connect-the-dots activity she created especially for Discovery Day! | KU Natural History Museum