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Are Whales and Hippos Related? Quick Check
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Question
What do scientists think about the common ancestor of whales and hippos?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

The animal had two limbs.
The animal had two limbs.
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Scientists believe that whales and hippos share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago. This ancestor was likely semi-aquatic and adapted to both land and water environments. Therefore, the correct response to the question would be:

The animal lived millions of years ago.