Platybelodon: Elephants’ Ancient Cousin | SciShow Kids

What animal is Platybelodon an ancient relative of?

• Dinosaurs

• Elephants

• Hippos

• Rhinos

How many years ago did Platybelodon live?

• 1 to 2 million years ago

• 4 to 15 million years ago

• 20 to 30 million years ago

• 100 to 200 million years ago

What did Platybelodon use its long, flat teeth for?

• To dig holes in the ground

• To fight other animals

• To rip branches and leaves off trees

• To drink water

What did scientists learn about Platybelodon's food after studying its teeth?

• It ate fish from the water.

• It ate small animals.

• It ate strong plants on land.

• It ate soft plants from the water.