If you mean by hundreds or thousands then yes they did but millions of millions years ago bacteria's were the first to colonized the earth.
It really depends on the animal.
How long they live.
A sheep.
May flies have the shortest life span on earth. They live for only 24 hours. These creatures are also called one day insects.
the life span is 6 years
a span of life (life span) is how long an organism (a living thing) can live.
dog
It depends on the animal the breed of animal etc etc....
every animal or species has a different life span. The new bridge will span the river at Austin.
How long they live.
It is a cat
A sheep.
An animal's life span is literally how long it lives. It's life cycle is the phases of development and behaviors that occur during that life span.
tiger
monkey
The typical life span of a Rhinoceros is usually between thirty five and fifty years. Life span is determined by a number of factors, including whether the animal existed in the wild or in captivity.
no unless the animal has a health disability
A small animal with a rapid heartbeat.