The Endangered Bamboo-Eaters of Nepal: Red Pandas

What is a possible main idea of this passage?

• Red pandas are found only in Nepal.

• Red pandas face multiple threats to their survival, but conservation efforts are helping.

• Red pandas are larger than most mammals in the Himalayas.

• The bamboo forests of Nepal are protected areas.

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Which of the following can be inferred about red pandas based on the text?

• They rely on bamboo as their primary food source.

• They thrive in areas with a high human population.

• They are easily adaptable to different environments.

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What does the word "forage" mean as used in the passage?

• Eat quickly

• Hide from predators

• Search for food

• Play in trees

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Where do red pandas live?

• in the Himalayan mountain range in southern Asia

• in the Andes mountain range in South America

• in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil

What are some ways that people are helping to protect red pandas, and why are these actions important for their survival?

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