Question

based on the energy data provided, what is the main advantage of lions hunting in groups rather than alone?
lions can catch more wildebeest in a group
group hunting allows lions to pursue larger prey that provide more calories
individual lions expend less energy when hunting alone
groups of lions are better at spotting prey from a distance
how many calories (kcal) must an individual lion consume daily beyond what it expends hunting to survive?
15,000 kcal
10,000 kcal
13,500 kcal
25,000 kcal

Explanation:

1. For the first question, group - hunting allows lions to take down larger prey which offer more calories compared to what a single lion could manage. This is a significant advantage in terms of energy gain.
2. For the second question, without specific energy - expenditure and survival - energy - requirement data provided (but based on general knowledge of lion energy needs), an individual lion typically needs around 10,000 kcal daily beyond what it expends hunting to survive.

Answer:

1. Group hunting allows lions to pursue larger prey that provide more calories
2. 10,000 kcal