Lazarus species: 13 'extinct' animals found alive
Thu, Nov 05 2009 at 12:43 PM EST
They're called "Lazarus species" — creatures that have disappeared, sometimes for millions of years, only to miraculously be rediscovered again in modern times. Just as Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, so these species manage to survive. Their rediscoveries are a bewildering reminder that when given a chance, life finds a way to survive. Here's a short list of 13 animals long-feared extinct that, in fact, are alive. (Text: Bryan Nelson)
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