Lions and Buffalo: Hunting Strategies

Lions and Buffalo: Hunting Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

A pride of lions strategically hunts a buffalo separated from its herd. Despite the buffalo's age and slower pace, it takes the entire pride to bring it down. The lead lioness suffocates the buffalo, and the pride enjoys their hard-earned meal. The herd continues with minimal loss.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy do the lions use to approach the buffalo herd?

They charge directly at the herd.

They spread out and hide.

They wait for the buffalo to come to them.

They make loud noises to scare the herd.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the buffalo become separated from the herd?

It is leading the herd.

It is distracted by the lions.

It is old and slower than the rest.

It is injured.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the lions finally subdue the buffalo?

By the lead lioness suffocating it.

By scaring it into submission.

By surrounding it and attacking from all sides.

By chasing it until it collapses.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome for the lions after the hunt?

They lose the buffalo to another predator.

They are still hungry.

They are satisfied with their meal.

They have to share the meal with other animals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the buffalo herd react to the loss of one member?

They panic and scatter.

They leave the area immediately.

They attack the lions.

They can manage the loss.