In Africa, the Equivalent Species to the South American Giant

Question

In Africa, the equivalent species to the South American giant armadillo is the
A) Pygmy hippopotamus
B) Chevrotain
C) Royale antelope
D) Pangolin
E) Potto

Accepted Answer

The pangolin is considered the equivalent species to the South American giant armadillo in Africa due to their similar ecological roles as ant and termite eaters, despite being unrelated and an example of convergent evolution.