African Lions Flashcard

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What is the primary prey of African lions?

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Lions primarily hunt wildebeest and zebra 1-2 times per day.

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a version of a gene.

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What is a benefit of lions living in groups?

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Lions benefit from living in groups as they can divide the labor of parenting and hunting.

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How can DNA evidence be used in studying lion prides?

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DNA evidence can determine relatedness among prides to see which prides are the most genetically similar.

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What type of data is most pivotal in determining parentage?

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Genotype data is most pivotal in determining parentage.

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What is the social structure of a lion pride?

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A lion pride typically consists of related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males.

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How do lions communicate with each other?

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Lions communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.

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What role do male lions play in a pride?

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Male lions protect the pride's territory and help in hunting larger prey.

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What is the gestation period for a lioness?

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The gestation period for a lioness is about 110 days.

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What adaptations help lions in hunting?

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Lions have strong muscles, sharp claws, and excellent night vision that aid in hunting.