Animal Group Behavior

Which of these is an example of group behavior by ants?

• sleeping
• building tunnels
• crawling
• breathing

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Why do wildebeests form large groups when they migrate?

• defense against predators
• building homes
• exercise
• hibernation

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What is this meerkat doing?

• looking for food
• watching for predators
• using the bathroom
• being punished

Why do geese fly behind each other in a "V" formation?

• to find food
• to show off
• to protect their young
• to save energy

Why do fish swim in schools?

• to learn
• for fun
• to conserve energy
• for protection

Which animal group protects their babies by putting them in the middle of the herd when a prediator comes?

• Wild Dogs

• Elephants

• Meerkats

• Dolphins

Which animal group huddles together to keep warm? They keep moving so the animals on the outside get to move into the middle.

• Seals

• Polar Bears

• Penguins

• Geese

Which animal group moves together to help them blend in and create an illusion?

• Lemurs

• Zebras

• Hyenas

• Lions

Which animal group moves together so that they appear to be one large animal?

• Hornets

• Dolphins

• Fish

• Lions

Some animals, such as wolves and lions, often hunt in groups for food.

• True

• False

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