In the depths of the sea, I am a living fossil. With a shell that tells stories, I navigate the currents. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: hard
Hint: I have a spiral shell and am often called a 'living fossil'.
Answer
A nautilus
Explanation
Nautilus have existed for millions of years and are known for their distinctive coiled shells.
This is a hard animal riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A nautilus.
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