How the Chalicothere Split In Two

The video explores the extinct Kalika Thiers, relatives of horses and rhinos, and their evolution through parallel evolution and natural selection. It discusses their specialized adaptations for high browsing and how these adaptations led to their divergence into different evolutionary paths. Despite their success, Kalika Thiers eventually went extinct due to environmental changes and competition. The video concludes with a promotion for Curiosity Stream.

What is the main source of food for Kalika thiers?

• Fruits on bushes

• Grass on the ground

• Insects in the soil

• Leaves at the top of trees

What unique feature did early Kalika thiers develop?

• Gills for underwater breathing

• Wings for flying

• Claws instead of hooves

• Fins for swimming

How did one group of Kalika thiers adapt for high browsing?

• By growing longer necks

• By burrowing underground

• By developing wings

• By becoming aquatic

What evolutionary concept explains the different adaptations of Kalika thiers?

• Artificial selection

• Convergent evolution

• Divergent evolution

• Parallel evolution

What was a possible reason for the extinction of Kalika thiers?

• Lack of food due to competition

• Excessive hunting by humans

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

Which modern animals are the closest living relatives of Kalika thiers?

• Bears and wolves

• Horses and rhinos

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and hippos

What environmental change contributed to the decline of Kalika thiers?

• Increase in forested areas

• Expansion of grasslands

• Rise in sea levels

• Cooling of the climate