Question

Fossils show that ancient horses had shorter legs than modern horses. What is most likely responsible for the evolution of long legs in the horse species?Immersive Reader
(5 Points)

The horses’ legs stretched because humans started to ride on horses.

The horses began to eat different foods, which made their leg bones grow longer.

The horses’ legs stretched because the horses started to run faster than ancient horses.

The horses born with longer legs were more likely to survive and reproduce.

Answer 1

I’m pretty sure it “The horses born with longer legs were more likely to survive and reproduce”

Answer 2

The last one. Horses evolved and adapted to the new environment which is why they're legs grew longer