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What is a dominant individual in a social hierarchy?

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A dominant individual is one that has priority access to resources and often leads the group.

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What is the primary purpose of social hierarchies in animal groups?

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The primary purpose is to establish order and reduce conflict among members.

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What are cooperative hunting strategies?

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Cooperative hunting strategies involve predators working together to catch prey.

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What role does altruism play in animal groups?

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Altruism encourages individuals to help others at a cost to themselves, promoting group cohesion.

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How do social hierarchies influence subordinate animals' behavior?

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Social hierarchies often result in submissive behavior among subordinate animals to avoid conflict.

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Define social hierarchy.

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A social hierarchy is a system that ranks individuals within a group based on certain criteria, such as dominance.

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What is the significance of priority access to resources in social hierarchies?

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Priority access to resources allows dominant individuals to secure food, mates, and shelter, enhancing their survival.

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Explain the concept of competition in social hierarchies.

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Competition in social hierarchies can lead to conflicts over resources, but hierarchies help manage these conflicts.

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What is the difference between cooperative hunting and solitary hunting?

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Cooperative hunting involves multiple predators working together, while solitary hunting is done by an individual.

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How does altruism benefit a group of animals?

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Altruism can enhance the survival of the group by ensuring that individuals help each other, especially in times of need.