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Question 27

What are the adaptive features of a lion that helps it in hunting?

Answer 1

The presence of specific features or certain habits, which enable an organism to live in a place is called adaptation. Adaptive features of a lion that helps it in hunting are:

(i) Long sharp claws in its front legs help to catch prey.

(ii) Eyes placed in front of head allow it to know the correct location and movement of its prey.

(iii) The light brown colour helps it to hide in dry grasslands when it hunts for prey.