Question

Forest elephants in Africa have been confirmed as a different species from the the larger savanna elephant seen here. Although both animals are elephants, they have distinct differences in their ________ and thus are classified as different species. A) DNA B) foods C) niches D) sizes

Answer 1

A.) DNA is the answer

Answer 2

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Species defines a gene pool i.e the maximum number of gene sets or variations with any species that can exist under natural conditions.

It basically means that two species belonging to same species group have the potential to interbreed and produce offspring that are capable of reproducing further.

Here, the two elephants groups in Africa belongs to different species therefore they must be having different gene pool.

Hence, option A is correct