Group Behavior 1
How large could a group of wildebeests grow during the Great Migration?
Over 1 million
What is a group of lions called?
pride
The yearly journey of millions of wildebeest from Serengeti in Tanzania to grasslands in Kenya.
The Great Migration
I am a baby insect before I become an adult and sometimes look like a worm.
larvae
What do fish do to protect themselves from predators?
they swim in schools
True or false: Three animals working together is considered group behavior?
True
I am what happens when animals work together to survive?
Group Behavior
I am a small animal that lives in groups and uses a sentry to stay safe. I am about the size of a squirrel and live in Africa.
Meerkat
What is a group of meerkats called?
mob
to collect nectar and feed their young
I am hunted by animals that want to eat me.
prey
I am a large African animal that travels in huge herds.
Wildebeest
Flamingos end up in groups due to the food they eat. What are two additional benefits for the flamingos?
safety and to find mates
What two reasons do geese and bike racers travel behind each other?
to reduce wind resistance and save energy
I stand guard and warn others of danger.
Sentry
I am more than one living thing working together.
Group
List 3 reasons animals might form groups.
defend themselves, gather food, and find mates
List two different reasons ants work together.
build tunnels, collect leaves to grow fungus for food, build bridge for other ants to cross
I hunt and eat other animals.
predator
People keep these to study the group behavior as they dig tunnels into the sand or other materials, and it can be easily seen through a container.
Ant farm