Lion Behavior and Family Dynamics

In a drought-stricken landscape, a young male lion successfully hunts a buffalo calf, showcasing his survival skills. Meanwhile, his mother, a single lioness, faces challenges raising her new litter of cubs without the support of a pride. She relocates to protect her cubs, but the return of the father lion brings hope and a reunion for the family. The cubs, meeting their father for the first time, experience a significant moment in their lives as the pride comes together again.

What made the young male lion's hunt of the buffalo calf particularly impressive?

• He was only two years old.

• He hunted in a team.

• The buffalo was very strong.

• He had help from his pride.

Why were the buffalo easier targets for the young male lion?

• They were young and inexperienced.

• They were weakened by the winter drought.

• They were distracted.

• They were separated from their herd.

What challenge does the lioness face while raising her new litter of cubs?

• She has to hunt while nursing.

• She has to protect them from other lions.

• She has to find a new pride.

• She has to teach them to hunt.

Why is the lioness considered a single mother?

• She was abandoned by her mate.

• She lost her cubs.

• She chose to leave her pride.

• Her pride split up recently.

What does the lioness do to avoid drawing attention to her cubs?

• She relocates frequently.

• She hunts at night.

• She hides them in a cave.

• She stays with them at all times.

At what age will the lioness's cubs have to look after themselves?

• One and a half years

• One year

• Six months

• Two years

What signals the return of the cubs' father?

• A scent mark

• A loud roar

• A fight with another lion

• A visual sighting

How does the lioness react to the father's return?

• She attacks him.

• She hides with her cubs.

• She heads towards his call.

• She ignores him.

What is significant about the cubs meeting their father for the first time?

• They immediately bond with him.

• They challenge him.

• They are afraid of him.

• They have never seen him before.

What does the reunion of the pride signify for the family?

• A new hunting strategy

• A new territory

• A new leader

• A hopeful future