fossils
the corect answer is fossils
The preserved remains of animals of evidence of their existence are Fossils Fosssils that provide evidence about the past are called trace fossils.
Animals preserved in ice or snow are commonly referred to as "ice mummies" or "ice age animals." These animals are often well-preserved due to the freezing temperatures, allowing scientists to study their remains and gain insights into their past.
Fossils are physical evidence of organisms preserved by geological processes. They can include bones, shells, teeth, and imprints left by plants or animals in rocks. These remains provide valuable information about past life forms and environments.
Sometimes they are referred to as bits of dead plants or animals. Others refer to them as fossils, or organic remains. If it is a decayed organism (either plant OR animal) it might be referred to as 'detritus'. If it's the final remains of a human being, it may be referred to as a corpse.
insects
This is an example of indirect observation - you are not seeing the animals directly but are viewing evidence of their existence.
No conclusive evidence has been found to support the existence of the mythical city of Atlantis or its inhabitants, whether people or animals. Atlantis remains a topic of speculation and debate among historians and archaeologists.
The definition of a cryptid is that there is not absolute proof of its existence, such as a live specimen or carcass. However, animals which used to be cryptids have been proven, such as the coelacanth, the okapi, and the platypus, now have solid proof of their existence. Animals which are currently regarded as cryptids may have a large volume of evidence for their existence, but it is not considered solid proof of the animal by the scientific community.
no they are just preserved
Aquatic
Animals that became trapped at watering holes have been found preserved as fossils. These animals become an excellent record of life in past years for scientists.