PHThe elephant's closest relative is a guinea pig-like creature
If you were to guess what sort of animal is the elephant's closest relative, you might be picturing something large with an elongated nose. But you'd be way off the mark. Instead, you'd need to take a look at the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., a small rodent-like mammal that lives in Africa and the Middle East. While the two animals seem like they have nothing in common, they descend from a common ancestor and both have tusks and flat nails. They also have another closely related mammal relative: the manatee.
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