One-male group

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/one-male-group

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name (mountain gorilla)?Gorilla beringei beringei
2. What is the habitat (mountain gorilla)?Volcanic mountain forests of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
3. Why does the male defend the group?The male protects the females, babies, and the group’s food from other males and predators. He also makes sure everyone stays safe and has enough food.
4. How do one-male groups look in different habitats?In deserts, a male might guard a patch of good grass. In forests, he watches over trees and food. In the ocean, male seals stand on beaches and keep a harem of females.

Polygynous Mating System: A mating system where one male mates with multiple females.
Sexual Selection: The process where organisms evolve traits that increase their chances of attracting mates.
Trophic Level: The position an organism occupies in a food chain, indicating its feeding habits.