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:

Step1: Count trait matches for walrus

Count how many traits the walrus shares with the steppe mammoth. From the table, for "Tusks" (1 match), "Torso held high above ground" (0 matches), "Four long legs" (0 matches), "Flippers" (0 matches), "Short, stocky toes" (1 match). Total \(1 + 0+0 + 0+1=2\) matches.

Step2: Count trait matches for African elephant

Count how many traits the African elephant shares with the steppe mammoth. For "Tusks" (1 match), "Torso held high above ground" (1 match), "Four long legs" (0 matches), "Flippers" (0 matches), "Short, stocky toes" (1 match). Total \(1 + 1+0 + 0+1=3\) matches.

Answer:

African elephant