These Animals Are the Stuff of Nightmares but They Can Actually Be Found All Around Us

These Things Are Older Than America

These bizarre, fleshy creatures look like they belong in a galaxy far, far away. But sometimes, Mother Nature gets creative right here on Earth. Meet the Lamellibrachia tube worms, a species that thrives in the hydrocarbon vents deep on the ocean floor, about twenty thousand leagues under the sea. It’s no wonder we rarely see them—they live in one of the most extreme environments on the planet

And honestly, when no one’s around to judge your appearance, does it really matter? We think not. After all, fashions come and go, but these tube worms have been around for centuries. In fact, they can live for at least 170 years, with some estimates suggesting they might reach 250. Can you imagine living that long? Do they even care what we think? Definitely not. These ancient creatures have survived in the harshest conditions, proving that nature’s creativity knows no bounds.