Cheetah Brothers Work Together to Hunt
In Cheetah Brothers Work Together to Hunt, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows three cheetah brothers living in Mount Kenya as they try to hunt zebras. At first, their plan falls apart when one cheetah is blocked by a big zebra, and the others miss their targets. Realizing they need to work together, the brothers switch their focus to a lone ostrich, which is faster and heavier than any of them. But by teaming up, the cheetahs finally succeed in catching their prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
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Q: How does the cheetah brothers' decision to target an ostrich instead of a zebra demonstrate a change in their hunting strategy?
A: The brothers change their strategy by focusing on a lone ostrich, which is smaller and easier to target as a group, rather than a large group of zebras that could overpower them. This shift shows how they adapt their approach based on the situation.
Q: What role does teamwork play in the cheetah brothers’ success in this hunt?
A: Teamwork is essential because the cheetahs rely on each other to outmaneuver and catch the ostrich. By working together, they can corner and catch their prey more effectively than if they hunted alone.
Q: What can we learn about predator-prey relationships from the cheetah brothers’ hunting strategy?
A: Predators, like the cheetah brothers, may need to adapt their strategies based on the environment and their prey. By understanding their strengths and weaknesses, they can adjust their approach to increase their chances of success.
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