Question

smilodon was an ancient mammal that went extinct around 10,000 years ago. here are pictures of a smilodon fossil, a living lion, and a living camel. which traits can you observe in the fossil of smilodon, the living lion, and the living camel? complete the table. based on the table, which living mammal shares more traits with smilodon?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the number of legs

Smilodon (from the fossil skeleton), lion, and camel all have four legs. So, check the box for "Four legs" for Smilodon, Lion, and Camel.

Step2: Analyze two - toed hooves

Camel has two - toed hooves. Smilodon (as a carnivore with claws) and lion (as a carnivore with claws) do not. So, check the box for "Two - toed hooves" only for Camel.

Step3: Analyze sharp, pointed teeth

Smilodon (as a saber - toothed cat) and lion (as a carnivore) have sharp, pointed teeth. Camel (a herbivore) has flat teeth for grinding. So, check the box for "Sharp, pointed teeth" for Smilodon and Lion.

Answer:

	Smilodon	Lion	Camel
Claws on feet	✓	✓
Two - toed hooves			✓
A long, curved neck			✓
Sharp, pointed teeth	✓	✓

Based on the table, Lion shares more traits (Four legs, Claws on feet, Sharp, pointed teeth) with Smilodon than Camel. So the answer is Lion.