Cenozoic Life Flashcards
1
Q
what animals survived the K-Pg extinction event
A
- Marsupials, Insectivores, and Rodents
2
Q
what were the new Paleocene mammals
A
-Rodents, rabbits, primates, carnivores
3
Q
What are examples of Carnivores and characteristics
A
-Bears, seals, Weasels, skunks, Dogs, cats
- varied diet
- specialized teeth
-different hunting styles
- fossils not common
4
Q
What are examples of Ungulates (hoofed animals) and Characteristics
A
- Deer, camels, horses, pigs, whales, rhinos
-can be 1 or 3 toes (perissodactyls) - can be 2 or 4 toes (artiodactyls)