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How Do Lionesses Hunt as a Team?

Video · 1:48 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 11

Lionesses hunt as a team because working together works better than going alone! Each lioness plays a different role in the hunt. A team has a much better chance of success.

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do lionesses hunt as a team?

The Big Idea

Lionesses hunt as a team because working together works better than going alone! Each lioness plays a different role in the hunt. A team has a much better chance of success.

Some Wait

Step one: waiting. Some lionesses wait quietly in the tall grass, while others move out to the sides. Staying low and still helps them stay hidden.

Some Chase

Step two: chasing. Other lionesses move in, so the prey is cut off from several sides. A lone lion often fails, but a team has a better chance.

A Pride

Step three: the pride. The lionesses do most of the hunting, and the males patrol and defend the pride's territory. Each member plays a different role.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! The pride includes cubs, who are always learning. Lionesses hunt together as a team. The males patrol and guard the territory. All of it happens on the wide, open grassland. A pride is a family of lions.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! A pride is a family of lions. A pride can have a few lions or more than 20. Lions are the only big cats that live in groups. Lions are wild, so only ever watch them from far away.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Try a quiet teamwork game with two friends. Gently surround a pillow at the same time, while another friend stays on guard. Move slowly and be careful. Why is it easier when you have a plan?

Outro

Lionesses are a team, and every one has a role. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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