Giant panda
What type of animal is a giant panda?
A mammal
What country is famous for giant pandas?
China
What does habitat mean?
The natural home of an animal or plant.
Which animal is known as the “king of the jungle”?
The lion
Why do animals need a suitable habitat?
They need food, water, shelter and suitable conditions to survive.
What does a giant panda mainly eat?
Bamboo
Weight of adult panda?
100-150kg
What does endangered mean?
At risk of becoming extinct.
Which animal is the largest land animal?
An elephant
What can happen if an animal loses its habitat?
It may have less food and shelter and its population may decrease
Where do giant pandas naturally live?
In the mountain forests of China.
Daily hours spent eating?
Up to 12 hours a day
What does wildlife mean?
Animals and plants that live in nature.
Which mammal can fly?
The bat
Give two reasons why some animals become endangered.
Habitat loss, hunting, pollution, climate change or other human activities.
What colour are a panda’s ears, eyes, legs and shoulders?
Black
When do the panda cubs begin to eat bamboo?
When they are about 4months
What does conservation mean?
The protection of nature, animals and natural resources.
Which animal is famous for changing the colour of its skin?
The chameleon
How can people help protect endangered animals?
By protecting habitats, stopping illegal hunting, reducing pollution and supporting conservation programmes.
Why do pandas spend many hours eating every day?
Because bamboo is low in nutrients, so pandas need to eat a lot of it.
Why is the panda’s black-and-white colouring unusual among mammals?
It provides camouflage in its forest environment and may also help pandas recognize each other.
What is the difference between extinct and endangered?
An endangered species still exists but is at risk; an extinct species no longer exists.
Which animal is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Imagine you are a wildlife researcher. What three things would you study to understand whether a panda population is healthy?
For example, population size, reproduction/birth rates, food availability and habitat condition.