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Life in a Lion Pride

Life in a lion pride is often (0) SEEN as dramatic, but it is also highly organised. In many parts of Africa, lions live in family groups that (1) .......... of related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult males. Each member has a role, and the group’s success depends (2) .......... cooperation. Lionesses usually do most of the hunting, often working together to (3) .......... down prey such as zebra or wildebeest. This teamwork increases their chances of success, especially when they need to (4) .......... up enough food for the whole pride. After a kill, the pride may (5) .......... turns feeding, although stronger animals often push to the front. Male lions, on the other hand, focus on protecting territory. They may (6) .......... off rivals by roaring loudly and patrolling the borders. However, even a powerful male cannot defend a pride forever, and sooner or later a challenger may (7) .......... over. For researchers, observing these patterns in the wild can (8) .......... light on how social animals balance competition with cooperation.