托福口语 Task 4

Today, I want to talk about a fascinating behavior in the animal kingdom called 'cooperative hunting.' This is when animals work together to catch prey that they couldn't catch alone. The main point I want to emphasize is that cooperative hunting often requires complex communication and role specialization among group members. Let me give you two examples. First, consider lions. In a pride, lionesses coordinate their attacks. Some individuals act as 'drivers,' chasing prey toward the center, while others, the 'ambushers,' wait hidden to launch the final strike. They use vocalizations and body postures to signal each other during the hunt. Second, think of dolphins. When hunting schools of fish, dolphins work in teams. One group creates a curtain of mud to trap fish, while others form a circle and take turns rushing in to feed. They use whistles to communicate their positions and intentions. In both cases, the success of the hunt depends on each member performing a specific role and coordinating with others.