Teams of predation

We most often see herbivores animals in groups. But, there are predators too who not only live but also hunt  in groups. That's why this blog is titled teams of predation.

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• There are many predators who are impressive team players. Here are a few form different habitats-
• The king of the beasts- the mighty lion is an impressive team hunter as it is the only wild cat to lead social lives. Many strategies, tips & tricks are used to bring down preys of various sizes. Like - only one lioness is required to hunt a zebra but it takes two or entire team to bring down an adult buffalo or a giraffe.

• Even, the canids (dogs) also have many team hunters like wolves, African wild dogs and Dholes (Indian wild dogs).

• The aquatic ecosystem also boasts a popular predatory team of orcas (killer whales). As they are impressive predators. Each member is given a job of its own. Along with that, they use their powerful heads to toss their prey into the air and as it falls, its feasting time. Incidentally, they are the largest species of dolphins and use echolocation like them, however their echolocation also tells their prey's condition like whether is it injured. Smart! ain't it?