Question

1. although the smilodon and the tiger were not close relatives, what did they have in common?

a. both lived in north and south america.
b. both had long tails and long legs.
c. both hunted prey.
d. both became extinct because of hunting.

Explanation:

• Option a: Tigers are mainly in Asia, not North/South America, so a is wrong.
• Option b: Smilodon (saber - toothed cat) had relatively short tails and legs compared to tigers, so b is wrong.
• Option c: Both smilodon and tigers are carnivores that hunted prey for food, this is a common behavior.
• Option d: Tigers are not extinct, so d is wrong.

Answer:

c. Both hunted prey.