Wildlife Encounter: Battle at Kruger

What was initially observed moving?

• A group of lions

• A large buffalo

• A flock of birds

• A herd of elephants

What did the baby buffalo do when it was targeted?

• It ran away

• It called for help

• It was rescued by the herd

• It hid behind a tree

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How did the buffalo herd react to the baby being targeted?

• They tried to rescue the baby

• They ignored it

• They charged at the predator

• They called for more buffalo

What was the outcome of the encounter?

• The predator was chased away

• The baby was saved

• The predator caught the baby

• The herd left the baby

What behavior did the buffalo display during the rescue?

• Aggression

• Teamwork

• Fear

• Indifference

What did the buffalo use to try and save the baby?

• Speed

• Calls

• Horns

• Hooves

What was the reaction of the buffalo after the encounter?

• They left the area

• They continued grazing

• They regrouped

• They celebrated

What did the observers think of the buffalo's action?

• It was unsuccessful

• It was common behavior

• It was unexpected

• It was highly coordinated

What organisms were involved at the "Battle of Kruger"?

(Select all that were there.)

• Chimpanzees

• Lions

• African Buffalos

• Crocodiles

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What inherited trait did the lions use to hide?

• mimicry - copied the buffalos movements

• camouflage - looks like the environment

• their fangs

• their tails