Question

Why do animals remain in groups? What are the advantages?

Are there any disadvantages?Make two lists.

Answer 1

Advantages: Its a way to scare off predators, they can stay warm, its safer, some use it to take down bigger prey, helps get more food, finding a mate is easier.

Disadvantages: increase in spreading sicknesses or diseases, less food, more risk or losing animals in there pack, large groups are more susceptible to predators, difficulty seeking places to hide or fit in a small area.

Answer 2

Answer: Advantages:

* Smaller animals have a smaller chance of getting eaten by a predator.

* Some animals gang up to attack a bigger predator.

* They can find more food if they work together.

Disadvantages:

* Large groups of animals are more visible to predators.

* Increased vulnerability to predators.

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