Apex Predators Trivia: The Hunters at the Top of the Food Chain

Why is the orca considered the ocean's ultimate apex predator?

• It is the largest animal in the sea
• No other animal hunts it, and its pods can kill even great whales
• Its bite is the strongest of any mammal
• It can paralyse prey with sound

What is the real secret of a wolf pack's hunting success?

• A bite force stronger than a lion's
• Hunting only under cover of darkness
• Teamwork: testing prey and taking turns until it tires
• Stealing kills from bears whenever possible

After grabbing prey, how does a crocodile tear off pieces of meat?

• Sawing with backward-curved teeth
• Spinning its whole body in a 'death roll'
• Bashing it against the water's surface
• Letting go and biting again and again