Coelacanths

These primitive, deep-sea fish live to 100, surprising scientists

These primitive, deep-sea fish live to 100, surprising scientists

These primitive, deep-sea fish live to 100, surprising scientists

These underwater beasts inspired fear and superstition

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These underwater beasts inspired fear and superstition

These underwater beasts inspired fear and superstition

Evolution in the Slow Lane

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Evolution in the Slow Lane

Evolution in the Slow Lane

Coelacanth hangout at 11 AM ET today!

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Coelacanth hangout at 11 AM ET today!

Coelacanth hangout at 11 AM ET today!

We’re just about to start our hangout about the coelacanth. Details are here. If you’d like to ask a question, go to the event page and post it there.

A most amazing fish: Join our Google Hangout about coelacanths on Thursday

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A most amazing fish: Join our Google Hangout about coelacanths on Thursday

A most amazing fish: Join our Google Hangout about coelacanths on Thursday

Coelacanth Genes Mapped, "Living Fossil" Evolved Slowly

Coelacanth Genes Mapped, "Living Fossil" Evolved Slowly

Coelacanth Genes Mapped, "Living Fossil" Evolved Slowly

New Coelacanth Species Discovered in Texas

New Coelacanth Species Discovered in Texas

New Coelacanth Species Discovered in Texas

Unless They’re Zombies, Fossils Don’t Live

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Unless They’re Zombies, Fossils Don’t Live

Unless They’re Zombies, Fossils Don’t Live

Pictures: New "Rebel" Coelacanth Found

Pictures: New "Rebel" Coelacanth Found

Pictures: New "Rebel" Coelacanth Found

New Species: "Rebel" Coelacanth Stalked Ancient Seas

New Species: "Rebel" Coelacanth Stalked Ancient Seas

New Species: "Rebel" Coelacanth Stalked Ancient Seas

Coelacanths Can Live Past 100, Don't Show Age?

Coelacanths Can Live Past 100, Don't Show Age?

Coelacanths Can Live Past 100, Don't Show Age?

Coelacanths

Coelacanths

Coelacanths

Ancient Swimmers

Ancient Swimmers

Ancient Swimmers

Old Fourlegs Revisited

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Old Fourlegs Revisited

Old Fourlegs Revisited

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