National Geographic: Pandas

Why do giant pandas need to eat such large quantities of bamboo?

• Bamboo is a highly nutritious food source.

• Their digestive system is very efficient at processing bamboo.

• Bamboo is a poor nutritional source that is not well-digested.

• They enjoy the taste of bamboo more than other plants.

What percentage of a giant panda's diet is comprised of bamboo?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99%

• 10%

How is a giant panda's digestive system similar to that of a carnivore?

• It is designed to efficiently digest plant matter.

• It is more suited for processing meat than plants.

• It allows them to store large amounts of fat.

• It enables them to hibernate during winter.

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Why do giant pandas spend a significant amount of time napping?

• They are naturally lazy animals.

• It helps them digest their food more slowly.

• It compensates for their low-energy diet.

• They are primarily nocturnal creatures.

What is a contributing factor to why baby giant pandas are born so tiny?

• Their mothers have a high metabolic rate.

• Their mothers have a relatively low blood oxygen level.

• They are typically born prematurely.

• They are born with fully developed fur patterns.