Meat Masters

This passage describes what lions eat and how they hunt. Lions are carnivores that feed on animals like zebras, buffalo, and antelopes. Hunting is a coordinated group effort led by lionesses, while males protect the pride and its food. Lions may also scavenge from other predators. An adult male lion can eat up to 75 pounds of meat in one meal but may go days without eating after a big feast.

Students strengthen comprehension by identifying cause and effect in animal survival. The text promotes vocabulary growth in biology and ecology while developing sequencing and summarization skills. It also supports critical thinking about cooperation and adaptation in nature.