Question

which scenario would most likely result in cooperative hunting?
finches eat grass seeds, but grass seeds are not found in an area during winter months.
a shark eats a certain kind of fish, and the fish swim together when the shark comes close.
wolves eat rabbits, and the number of rabbits in an area is low.
lions eat zebra, and there are a lot of zebra and lions living in an area.

Explanation:

Cooperative hunting evolves when it improves success at catching prey, especially when prey is scarce or hard to catch alone.

• Finches are seed-eaters, not hunters, so this is irrelevant.
• The fish schooling is a defense, not the shark cooperating.
• When rabbits are low, wolves working together increases their chance of catching enough prey to survive.
• With abundant zebras, lions do not need to cooperate as much to find food.

Answer:

C. Wolves eat rabbits, and the number of rabbits in an area is low.