Lion Hunting Behavior and Prey Selection

The video explores lion hunting strategies, focusing on how lions choose their prey based on group size. An experiment using cutouts tests whether lions recognize two-dimensional objects as prey. A single lioness, Meg, chooses smaller prey, while a group of lions targets larger prey, demonstrating risk versus reward in hunting. The experiment confirms scientific predictions about lion behavior.

What is the primary challenge of living in a group for lions?

• Finding shelter

• Maintaining territory

• Feeding many mouths

• Avoiding predators

What unique method did Natalia use to study lion hunting behavior?

• Live prey

• Virtual reality

• Robotic animals

• Two-dimensional cutouts

Why did the lioness Meg choose the smallest prey during the experiment?

• She was not hungry

• She was alone and preferred easy prey

• The cutouts were not realistic

• She was distracted by other lions

What was the initial prey choice of the group of three lions?

• Impala

• Buffalo

• Warthog

• Zebra

What factor caused the lions to change their prey from Buffalo to Impala?

• The Impala was closer

• The Buffalo was too strong

• The Impala was tastier

• The wind changed direction

What was the main finding regarding lion prey selection in groups?

• Lions prefer smaller prey in groups

• Lions choose prey based on taste

• Lions target larger prey with more members

• Lions avoid prey when in groups

What was a surprising outcome of the experiment with cutouts?

• Lions preferred real prey

• Lions attacked the researchers

• Lions recognized cutouts as prey

• Lions ignored the cutouts

What does the experiment suggest about future research possibilities?

• Lions cannot be studied in captivity

• There is potential to study male and female pair dynamics

• Cutouts are ineffective for research

• It is impossible to study lion behavior

How did the researchers feel about the success of the experiment?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

• Surprised and pleased

What was the main goal of the experiment with lion hunting strategies?

• To train lions for hunting

• To observe natural hunting in the wild

• To create a new diet for lions

• To test scientific predictions about prey selection