What is the newest animal to exist?

There isn't one single "newest" animal, as scientists constantly discover many new species yearly, but recent finds include bizarre deep-sea creatures like the Antarctic strawberry feather star, tiny geckos, unique crabs named after video games (like Gothus teemo), new sponge and jellyfish species, and diverse mammals and insects from places like Madagascar and Southeast Asia, showing constant biodiversity discovery across the globe, especially in oceans.

What animal is coming back in 2025?

The main animal "coming back" in 2025 is the Dire Wolf, with biotech company Colossal Biosciences announcing successful births of pups in late 2024/early 2025 using genetic editing of gray wolves, creating functional copies rather than exact replicas, as part of wider de-extinction efforts alongside projects for woolly mammoths and dodos. Also in 2025, projects like Rewilding Europe are releasing aurochs (wild cattle) into Europe for conservation, aiming to restore ancient ecosystems, not just bring back a species.
 

What animal has only 100 left?

The Amur leopard is one of the rarest big cats in the world, with only around 100 individuals left in the wild.

What is the oldest animal today?

The oldest living land animal is Jonathan the tortoise, a Seychelles giant tortoise estimated to be around 193 in 2025, living on St. Helena. However, the overall oldest individual animal ever recorded is the ocean quahog clam "Ming," which was over 500 years old when discovered in 2006, though it died during age determination, making the Greenland shark potentially the longest-living vertebrate, potentially reaching 500 years.
 

Is there a new species of human?

There isn't a new living human species, but scientists are actively identifying and debating new ancient human species, with Homo juluensis being a prominent recent proposal from East Asia (lived ~300k-50k years ago) and other discoveries like Homo luzonensis and Homo naledi continuously adding to our understanding of human evolution, showing our family tree is more diverse than previously thought. 

20 New Animal Species Discovered in 2025

Will humans be immortal by 2050?

No, humans will not achieve true biological immortality by 2050, but significant life extension and "effective immortality" (never dying from old age) might be possible for some, thanks to advances in genetic engineering (like CRISPR), 3D-printed organs, nanotechnology, and mind uploading (digital consciousness). While some futurists predict "longevity escape velocity" by then, allowing people to add more than a year to their lives annually, this means overcoming aging, not invulnerability to accidents, disease, or violence, with true physical immortality remaining elusive. 

What is Oreo DNA?

The researchers discovered something even more surprising: In humans, the Denisovan gene variant seems to be surrounded by DNA from Neanderthals. “This DNA is like an Oreo, with a Denisovan center and Neanderthal cookies,” Villanea said.

Which animal never dies of old age?

The animal that never dies of old age is the Turritopsis dohrnii, or the immortal jellyfish, which can revert to its juvenile polyp stage after reaching maturity, effectively resetting its life cycle and achieving biological immortality, though it can still die from predators or disease. Other creatures like hydra, some flatworms, and certain sponges also exhibit remarkable regenerative abilities that delay or bypass aging.
 

Who lived the longest?

The longest verified human life was Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days (1875-1997), making her the oldest person ever recorded, with no one surpassing her validated age in the years since. The longest-living man was Japan's Jiroemon Kimura, who lived to 116 years and 54 days.
 

Can an elephant live 200 years?

African elephants are estimated to have a maximum lifespan of about 74 years, while their Asian elephant cousins can live up to about age 80. The world's oldest recorded elephant is thought to be an Asian elephant who lived to age 89 in captivity.

How long will humans have left?

No one knows exactly how long humans will last, with predictions ranging from a few centuries due to self-inflicted risks like climate change, nuclear war, and AI, to millions or even billions of years if we spread to space and overcome threats, with some statistical models suggesting extinction within 8 million years or even as soon as 760 years, but optimistic views point to Earth's habitability for another billion years if we manage our challenges. 

Which animal has never been killed?

The so-called 'immortal' jellyfish, or Turritopsis dohrnii, can somehow reprogramme the identity of its own cells, returning it to an earlier stage of life. ADVERTISEMENT.

What animal has only two left?

The animal with only two left in the world is the Northern White Rhino, specifically two females named Najin and Fatu, making the subspecies functionally extinct as they can't reproduce naturally, but scientists are using IVF with stored embryos and surrogates to try and save them.
 

What animals will not exist in 2050?

By 2050, numerous iconic species face extreme extinction risk, including Amur Leopards, Sumatran Orangutans, Black Rhinos, Sumatran Elephants, Saola, Vaquitas, Polar Bears, and Lions, primarily due to habitat loss (deforestation, climate change), poaching, pollution, and human conflict, with some already functionally extinct or with extremely low numbers, though conservation efforts offer hope for some populations. 

What is the #1 most endangered animal in 2025?

Top Endangered Animals of 2025

• African forest elephants. All three elephant species are endangered, but the African forest elephant is critically endangered, according to the World Wildlife Fund. ...
• Amur leopards. ...
• Rhinos. ...
• Orangutans (Bornean orangutan) ...
• Gorillas. ...
• Yangtze finless porpoise.

What extinct animal was brought back?

Scientists, particularly Colossal Biosciences, are actively working on "de-extinction," successfully creating animals with extinct animal DNA, like the dire wolf, by editing closely related living relatives (grey wolves) and aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger, though experts debate if these are true resurrections or functional copies, highlighting ethical and ecological challenges.
 

Has a human ever lived to 200 years old?

No, no one has ever verifiably lived to be 200 years old; the oldest confirmed person was Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to 122, but there are unverified historical claims, like Li Ching-Yuen, said to have lived to 250, though these lack scientific proof. Modern science suggests a human lifespan limit around 120-125 years, though some speculate future advancements could extend this.
 

Is anyone from the 1800s still alive?

No, there are no verified people alive today who were born in the 1800s; the last known person, Emma Morano, born in November 1899, died in April 2017 at age 117, making her the final verified link to the 19th century, reports Wikipedia, USA Today. Her passing marked the first time in modern history that no living person remained from that era, notes this Facebook post. 

Who lived to be 157 years old?

According to the death certificate provided by his Turkish doctor, Zaro Aga's age was 157. He died in Istanbul, although some confusion about the place of death exists, likely due to the fact that the body was sent to the US right after his death.

Which animal is no death?

The hydrozoan Turritopsis dohrnii, an animal about 4.5 millimetres wide and tall (likely making it smaller than the nail on your little finger), can actually reverse its life cycle. It has been dubbed the immortal jellyfish.

What animal has a 5 minute lifespan?

The mayfly holds the title for the shortest lifespan of any known animal in its adult form. Depending on the species, adult mayflies live from a few minutes to a day. Some species, like Dolania americana, may survive just 5 minutes after emerging.

Are jellyfish even alive?

Yes, jellyfish are definitely alive; they are animals that eat, grow, reproduce, and react to stimuli, despite lacking brains, hearts, or lungs, using simple nervous systems and absorbing oxygen through their water-filled bodies. They are considered living fossils, surviving for eons, and some species even possess a form of biological immortality by reverting to younger stages.
 

What does 49 mean to Native Americans?

There are many stories about the origins of 49er songs. The most common one I've heard begins with a tale of 49 Native American servicemen not returning home from World War II. Songs were written and sung at Pow-Wows to honor these men who gave their lives for their country.

Is 3% Neanderthal a lot?

There's a little bit of Neanderthal in most of us. Neanderthals and Homo sapiens had a long history of intermingling, before the former went extinct about 40,000 years ago. That mixing means most modern humans have some amount of Neanderthal DNA—and it accounts for up to 3% of the genome in some people.

Why do people look different if we all came from Africa?

We all descended from the same African ancestors, with little genetic separation from each other. The different colors or tones of skin are the result of an evolutionary response to ultraviolet light in local environments. Everybody has brown skin tinted by the pigment melanin. Some people have light brown skin.