Animals

Which animal is more closely related to the elephant than a rhino?

Manatee

Background

The manatee is more closely related to the elephant than any rhino. Both come from a common ancestor that lived 60 million years ago. Manatees even have fingernails on their flippers. Their teeth also regrow for life, just like an elephant's.

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