托福口语 Task 4

Today, we're going to talk about a fascinating behavior in the animal kingdom called 'cooperative hunting.' This is when animals work together to catch prey, which can be far more effective than hunting alone. Let me give you two examples. First, consider lions in the African savanna. Female lions often hunt in groups, surrounding a herd of wildebeests. While some lions chase the prey toward the others, the rest wait in ambush. This teamwork allows them to bring down larger animals that a single lion could not catch. Second, think about orcas, or killer whales. In the cold waters of the Pacific, a pod of orcas works together to create a wave that washes seals off ice floes. One orca will swim in a coordinated manner with others to produce a large wave, and then they all share the meal. In both cases, cooperation increases the chances of success and enables them to capture prey that would otherwise be inaccessible.