Question

the steppe mammoth was an ancient mammal that lived in large grasslands called steppes more than 200,000 years ago. here are pictures of a steppe mammoth fossil, a living walrus, and a living african elephant. which traits can you observe in the fossil of the steppe mammoth, the living walrus, and the living african elephant? complete the table. based on the table, which living mammal shares more traits with the steppe mammoth? walrus african elephant

Explanation:

• Tusks: Steppe mammoths and African elephants have tusks. Walruses have tusks too.
• Torso held high above ground: Steppe mammoths and African elephants have their torsos held high above the ground. Walruses do not.
• Four long legs: Steppe mammoths and African elephants have four long legs. Walruses have flippers instead.
• Flippers: Only walruses have flippers.
• Short, stocky toes: Steppe mammoths and African elephants have short, stocky toes.

Answer:

• Tusks: Steppe mammoth (✓), Walrus (✓), African elephant (✓)
• Torso held high above ground: Steppe mammoth (✓), Walrus (✗), African elephant (✓)
• Four long legs: Steppe mammoth (✓), Walrus (✗), African elephant (✓)
• Flippers: Steppe mammoth (✗), Walrus (✓), African elephant (✗)
• Short, stocky toes: Steppe mammoth (✓), Walrus (✗), African elephant (✓)

Based on the table, the African elephant shares more traits with the steppe mammoth.