An Uncommon Treasure

What unusual gift did people in China send to the leader of Japan a thousand years ago?

• Two giant panda bears

• A pair of golden tigers

• A collection of rare plants

• A silk tapestry

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When did Americans first meet a panda?

• 1936

• 1900

• 1945

• 1923

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What do pandas like to eat in their natural habitat?

• Bamboo trees

• Berries

• Leaves

• Nuts

Why were pandas in danger of becoming extinct?

• People hunted them for their fur

• They were losing their natural habitat

• Climate change affected their food supply

• They had no natural predators

What is the purpose of reserves in China for pandas?

• To provide a safe home

• To train pandas for the wild

• To study panda behavior

• To attract tourists

What did scientists use to study how far pandas travel to find food?

• Cameras

• Special collars

• GPS devices

• Microphones

What is the main diet of pandas in the reserve?

• Fish

• Insects

• Bamboo

• Berries

Why did scientists realize that pandas might not have enough food?

• Pandas were losing weight

• Pandas were often sick

• Pandas ate their food in one small area

• There were too many pandas

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Who spent several years tracking pandas in their mountain home?

• George Schaller

• John Davis

• Michael Smith

• Richard Lee

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How many times did George Schaller see a panda in two years?

• 6 times

• 16 times

• 26 times

• 36 times

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