Orcas and other animals that hunt in packs
By: Jennifer Way
Series: Awesome animal skills; Awesome animal skills
Publisher: Windmill Books
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781477755846; 9781477756539; 9781477756522
Subjects: Animal behavior; Juvenile literature; Predatory animals; Social behavior in animals; Killer whale; Animals; Habits and behavior
Description: What s scarier than one predator coming your way? How about a whole pack! Orcas and other animals such as piranhas, lions, hyenas, and humpback whales have developed special strategies for hunting together, including excellent communication and ambushing techniques. Readers will love learning about these meat-eating mobs as the book introduces them to each animals habitat, anatomy, and social structure. Engaging text and vivid images will deepen readers understanding of each Animal's hunting technique and team strategy. A host of fascinating fun facts supplement this high-interest topic, giving readers a well-rounded and exciting reading experience. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, "Did You Know?" fun fact boxes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: Predators and prey; title: Mystical Orcas; title: Top predators; title: Hunting together; title: Clever gray wolves; title: Big-toothed piranhas; title: Brainy dolphins; title: Magnificent lions; title: Tireless hyenas; title: Dangerous army ants; title: Cautious meerkats; title: Shrewd pelicans; title: Cunning humpback whales.