Summary: Two lionesses brought down large adult wildebeest. Adult females fed for approximately 20
minutes. Cubs appeared interested in feeding but were largely kept away from kill by adults. A clan of hyenas
drove the lions from the carcass and fed for approximately 30 minutes. Two male lions drove the hyenas
from the carcass, killing a female hyena. Male lions ate most of kill; vultures fed on remains.
1.) What form of competition was observed between members of lion pride? Explain how this type of competition may play a role in regulation lion population densities: (1 point)
Intraspecific interaction.
2.) What type of competition was observed between lions and hyenas? Explain how this type of competition may play a role in regulating population densities of the two species:
(1 point)
Interspecific interaction.
3.) Consider the competition between the lions and hyenas. What traits made the lions better competitors?
(1 point)