Panda Conservation and Earthquake Impact

The video discusses the devastating impact of a massive earthquake in China, which not only caused human tragedy but also affected wildlife, particularly the giant panda. The Woolong Panda Reserve, located near the quake's epicenter, suffered significant damage. Despite the challenges, efforts were made to rescue pandas and staff, and the Chinese government arranged emergency bamboo shipments. Conservationists are reassessing plans to release captive-bred pandas into the wild, aiming for a safer habitat with abundant resources. The video highlights the ongoing commitment to panda conservation.

What was one of the major concerns for conservationists after the earthquake in China?

• The destruction of urban areas

• The impact on the giant panda population

• The contamination of water sources

• The loss of bamboo forests

What was a significant challenge faced by the National Geographic team in reaching the Woolong Panda Reserve?

• Hostile wildlife

• Lack of funding

• Impassable roads and landslides

• Language barriers

How did the pandas react before the earthquake struck?

• They became aggressive

• They started to migrate

• They became more active

• They froze in their tracks

What was the immediate action taken by workers to protect the pandas during the earthquake?

• They built temporary shelters

• They gathered the baby pandas and escaped

• They moved them to a different reserve

• They fed them extra bamboo

What was the main food source for the pandas that was jeopardized after the earthquake?

• Bamboo

• Insects

• Fish

• Fruits

How did the Chinese government respond to the panda's food crisis?

• By planting more bamboo

• By providing alternative food sources

• By arranging an emergency bamboo shipment

• By relocating the pandas to another country

Approximately how many pandas live in the wild according to the transcript?

• 3,200

• 2,500

• 1,600

• 4,000

What is one of the goals of the Woolong Reserve for the pandas?

• To train pandas for circus performances

• To export pandas to other countries

• To release captive-bred pandas into the wild

• To increase panda population in zoos

What do conservationists suggest as a suitable habitat for pandas?

• Islands with tropical climate

• Mountains with abundant bamboo and water

• Deserts with minimal vegetation

• Urban areas with human interaction

What is the ultimate hope of conservationists for the pandas after the disaster?

• To sell pandas to international zoos

• To increase tourism in panda reserves

• To find a new home where pandas can live safely

• To train pandas for military purposes