Why Do Some Animals Live In Groups
Name a reason animals might live together to obtain food.
Answers may vary. Example, wolves hunt together in a pack to take down larger prey.
There is a family of lemurs and the weather is turning slightly cooler.
Lemurs huddle together under the sun to stay warm.
Habitat
Groups are more likely to be successful while hunting.
Advantage
Name a reason animals might live together to stay warm.
Answers may vary. Example, penguins will huddle together for warmth taking turns to be on the inside and outside of the huddle.
A honeybee hive is too crowded.
Half the workers leave and search for a new home.
Predator
An animal that hunts other animals for food.
The animals help protect all the young in the group.
Advantage
Name a reason animals might live together to defend themselves.
Answers may vary. Example, a school of fish will swim close together so they appear to be a bigger fish and frighten off predators.
When danger is spotted a gazelle leaps into the air with its legs pointing down.
Others in the herd see the signal and quickly run away.
Prey
An animal that is hunted.
Disease and sickness spread easily in the group
Disadvantage
Name a reason animals might live together to share work.
Answers may vary. Example, chimpanzees will groom each others fur to keep it clean and as a way of socializing.
An elephant spots a predator and sounds a warning.
The herd hears the signal and forms a circle to protect each other.
Cope
To deal with something difficult.
There is an increased competition to find a mate.
Disadvantage