Hunting Strategies of Young Lions

Hunting Strategies of Young Lions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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In this video, young male lions face the challenge of hunting a buffalo, which is a formidable opponent due to its size. The pride, including Whitehead and Duclaw, must work together to single out and bring down a buffalo from the herd. The lions strategically attack from all directions, and with the help of the pride, the young males manage to topple the buffalo. This successful hunt marks a significant moment for the juveniles as they become integral members of the pride, ensuring that the entire group can feed without conflict.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do the young male lions face when hunting a buffalo?

The buffalo is too fast to catch.

The buffalo is much larger and stronger.

The buffalo can fly away.

The buffalo is invisible.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who joins the young males in the hunt for the buffalo?

Only the females

Whitehead and Duclaw

A group of elephants

A pack of hyenas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the buffalo herd's best defense against the lions?

Running in different directions

Bunching together

Hiding in the water

Climbing trees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who leads the chase when the buffalo herd panics?

The females

The young males

Duclaw

Whitehead

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the lions finally bring down the buffalo?

By using a net

By scaring it into a trap

By surrounding and attacking from all sides

By waiting for it to tire out

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant moment occurs for the young males during the hunt?

They become part of the pride's team.

They learn to hunt alone.

They find a new territory.

They decide to leave the pride.