African Lions

Lions live in social groups with females forming prides and males forming coalitions. They inhabit the African plains, facing challenges when their prey migrates. Lionesses are primarily responsible for hunting, relying on teamwork to catch prey. Coordinated efforts within the pride increase their chances of success.

What is the social structure of lions in the wild?

• Females live in prides and males form coalitions.

• Both males and females live in separate prides.

• Males live in prides and females form coalitions.

• Females live alone and males form prides.

Where are lions primarily found and what do they prey on?

• In the mountains of Europe, preying on birds.

• On the plains of Africa, preying on grazing herds.

• In the deserts of Africa, preying on reptiles.

• In the forests of Asia, preying on small mammals.

What challenge do lions face when their main food source migrates?

• They face hardship due to scarcity of food.

• They have to hunt larger animals.

• They have to find new prides.

• They need to migrate to colder regions.

Who primarily takes on the hunting role in a lion pride?

• The male lions.

• The older lions.

• The lionesses.

• The cubs.

How do lionesses increase their chances of a successful hunt?

• By hunting alone.

• By using traps.

• By hunting during the night only.

• By working together as a pride.