China: The Giant Panda

Where is the giant panda native to?

• Africa

• China

• Australia

• India

What special feature helps giant pandas eat bamboo?

• Strong legs

• Sharp teeth

• Special thumb

• Long tongue

Why were giant pandas at risk of becoming extinct?

• Too many predators

• Too cold temperatures

• Loss of bamboo forests

• Too much rain

What action did the Chinese government take in 1998?

• Banned logging in panda habitats

• Banned hunting

• Planted more bamboo

• Opened new zoos

How many hours a day do giant pandas spend eating bamboo?

• 15-20 hours

• 10-15 hours

• 5-10 hours

• 1-5 hours

What is a threat to giant pandas besides logging?

• Lack of sunlight

• Heavy snow

• Getting caught in traps

• Earthquakes

What was the giant panda population in 2004?

• 1,000

• 1,600

• 800

• 2,000

What is the main reason for the decline in the giant panda population?

• Diseases

• Lack of food

• Logging and loss of habitat

• Climate change