Question 1: In which country are giant pandas found in the wild?
- China
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
Correct Answer: China
Fact: In the wild, pandas are found in the mountainous regions of central China. The giant pandas are taken care of at panda reserves built around this region. Among them, the Wolong National Nature Reserve is the oldest and largest. In such areas, pandas can thrive in their natural environment while being shielded from human disturbances.
Question 2: What is the name of the giant panda born in captivity at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in 2015?
- Bei Bei
- Bao Bao
- Ling Ling
Correct Answer: Bei Bei
Fact: Bei Bei was born on August 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C., as part of a breeding agreement between the Smithsonian National Zoo and China. Under the agreement, China retains ownership of parent pandas and any offspring, which must return to China when they turn four. Bei Bei was named by then First Lady Michelle Obama and Peng Liyuan, the wife of China’s president Xi Jinping. He returned to China in 2019.
Question 3: What is the primary diet of giant pandas?
- Bamboo
- Meat
- Fruits
Correct Answer: Bamboo
Fact: Even though they're classified as carnivores, giant pandas have evolved to subsist almost entirely on bamboo because it's so abundant in their native habitats in China. Despite bamboo's low nutrition content, giant pandas consume large quantities daily, sometimes exceeding 12-14 hours of feeding.