Vulture Behavior and Ecology

In the soft evening light, vultures gather around a young elephant's carcass. A male lion watches as 50 vultures jostle for position. The leopard-faced vulture, the largest in Africa, dominates the feeding with its powerful beak. Fights break out among the vultures, but their scavenging plays a crucial role in keeping the environment disease-free. As the sun sets, the vultures, having fed well, disperse.

What is the male lion's behavior as the vultures gather around the elephant carcass?

• He leaves the area immediately.

• He aggressively fights the vultures for food.

• He is content to watch and wait.

• He tries to scare the vultures away.

What time of day does the scene with the vultures and the lion take place?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

• Midnight

Which vulture is known for its ability to tear through tough hide and cartilage?

• Hooded vulture

• White-backed vulture

• Leopard-faced vulture

• Egyptian vulture

How do the smaller white-backed vultures react to the leopard-faced vulture?

• They team up against it.

• They avoid challenging it.

• They challenge it for food.

• They ignore its presence.

What is the primary focus of the fights among the vultures?

• Mating rights

• Territorial disputes

• Protection from predators

• Access to the carcass

What is the main reason vultures are important to the environment?

• They are a source of food for other animals.

• They help in pollination.

• They are a tourist attraction.

• They prevent the spread of disease by cleaning up carcasses.

What happens as the sun sets in the scene?

• The lion starts hunting.

• A new group of animals arrives.

• The vultures disperse after feeding.

• The vultures become more aggressive.