Question

Why might it be suprising that the giant panda is endangered? Give two reasons.

Answer 1

Pandas are endangered mainly due to habitat loss. Humans have cleared much of the bamboo forests that pandas need to survive. Because pandas eat only bamboo, they cannot adapt to live outside of those forests the way other animals do, unless the pandas are provided with bamboo. Pandas also have difficulty reproducing, even in captivity, due to their extreme choosiness about their mates, their low-nutrient milk and the fact that they usually only have one viable cub at a time. Poaching is also an issue for pandas, since panda skins and pelts are valuable on the black market.

Answer 2

Pandas are endangered because their {digestive systems} and {breeding habits} make it very difficult to maintain a healthy life. Humans cut down so many bamboo forests, and due to this pandas don't have enough food resources to keep alive. Because they only eat bamboo whenever having cubs the mother's milk is low-nutrient and is not enough for the cubs. Hope this helps!