What do scientists think about the common ancestor of whales and hippos?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The animal is still alive today.
The animal is still alive today.

The animal lived in water.
The animal lived in water.

The animal lived millions of years ago.
The animal lived millions of years ago.

The animal had two limbs.

Answer 1

Scientists believe that the common ancestor of whales and hippos lived millions of years ago. This ancestor is thought to have been a terrestrial animal that eventually adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle, leading to the evolution of both modern whales and hippos. So, the correct response from your options is:

The animal lived millions of years ago.