Lion Hunting Strategies and Challenges

The pride has been struggling to find food, but under the cover of night, Ava uses her enhanced vision to spot prey. Her super-sensitive retina allows her to see better in the dark, but the prey must be moving for the lions to spot it. Ava identifies a group of puku and targets a male. The pride sets a trap, and the startled puku runs into it. The pride quickly devours the meal before any other animals arrive.

What challenge has the pride been facing recently?

• They have been dealing with a drought.

• They have been living off scraps.

• They have been fighting with other prides.

• They have been migrating to a new territory.

How does Ava's vision help her during the hunt?

• It amplifies the brightness of her prey.

• It allows her to see in complete darkness.

• It helps her hear better.

• It makes her run faster.

What is a limitation of the lions' hunting strategy?

• They can only hunt during the day.

• They cannot hunt in groups.

• They can only spot moving prey.

• They rely on other animals to hunt for them.

What animal does Ava target during the hunt?

• A male puku

• A wildebeest

• A gazelle

• A zebra

Why does the pride eat quickly after a successful hunt?

• To share with other prides.

• To save food for later.

• To avoid attracting unwanted guests.

• To practice their hunting skills.