etH Life as a Hunter 8.15.25

Why were only some of the animals that the lion hunted worthwhile to hunt alone?

• Because smaller prey are easier to catch

• Because the prey that provided more energy than the hunt required were worthwhile

• Because lions can store more than 15,000 kcal

• Because hunting alone always uses less energy than hunting in groups

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What would a lion need to do in order to hunt a zebra?

• Hunt smaller prey first

• Hunt in a group with other lions to share the energy cost

• Increase its stored energy above 15,000 kcal

• Wait until the zebra is weak from illness

Calculate the total number of kcals the entire pride will require in one day. (1 male, 4 females, 3 juveniles).

• 88,500 kcal

• 118,000 kcal

• 121,000 kcal

• 106,000 kcal

If 4 female lions hunt 1 zebra, they _________ have enough food for the entire pride.

• will

• will not

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After studying and observing a black footed cat, you determine that the mass of the cat is 1600g. The cat needs to consume 0.8 kcal per gram of body mass each night. Calculate how many kcals the black footed cat needs to consume? (mass of cat x kcals per gram)

• 1,180

• 1,280 kcal

• 1,360 kcal

• 1,420 kcal

The black footed cat met its energy requirement on night ______.

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Which species benefit from hunting alone and which species benefits from hunting in a group.

• Hunting in a Group

• Species with small prey

• Hunting Alone

• Lion

• Hunting in a Group

• Black Footed Cat

• Hunting Alone

• Species with large prey

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Beyond obtaining energy, what other benefits occur from living in a group? Living solo?

• Protection from predators

• Cooperative care of young

• Increased success in hunting large prey

• Defense of territory

• Reduced competition for food

What types of behaviors do lions use that impact their energy (gaining or losing)?

• Hunting

• Tending to young

• Grooming

• Defending territory

• Sleeping

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How would living in a group affect competition with members of the same or other species?

• It always increases competition within the group

• It reduces competition from other species by defending resources

• It eliminates competition entirely

• It increases competition with predators for the same prey