Animals Living in Groups

Which of the following is not a benefit of living in a group?

• protection
• sharing food
• caring for young
• hunting alone

True or False? All members in a social animal group have the same jobs.

• True
• False

Is it easier for wolves to hunt alone or together?

• alone
• together

Why do wildebeests form large groups when they migrate?

• defense against predators
• building homes
• exercise
• hibernation

Why do geese fly behind each other in a "V" formation?

• to find food
• to show off
• to protect their young
• to save energy

Why do fish swim in schools?

• to learn
• for fun
• to conserve energy
• for protection

_____________ is an example of a GROUP that is working together to obtain food.

• a leopard sneaking up on its prey

• a group of adult elephants surrounding the baby elephants

• A group of zebras standing watch over the herd

• a pride of lions attacking a wildebeest

Some animals, such as wolves and lions, often hunt in groups for food.

• True

• False

A school, or group, of sardines can form into a large circle to protect

themselves from predators.

• True

• False

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To help a colony, or group, of ants survive, they can do different jobs or work

together.

• True

• False

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