Everyone's talking about the arrival of Tian Tian and Mei Xiang! Here's your chance to see how much you know about the Giant Panda.
By Hilary Stamper and CJ
1. How long do Giant Pandas live?
A. 5 - 6 years
B. 50 - 60 years.
C. 15-25 years.
D. No one really knows.
2. How many Giant Pandas are there in the world?:
A. About 100.
B. About 1000.
C. About 5000.
D. About 10000.
3. Which is the following is false?
A. They are great tree climbers.
B. The fur of a Giant Panda feels oily to the touch.
C. Although called Panda "bears" they are not really part of the bear family.
D. Giant Pandas get much of their water from the bamboo they eat.
4. Which of the following is a sound made by Giant Pandas?
A. Bark.
B. Honk.
C. Chirp.
D. All of the above.
5. How much time does a Giant Panda spend eating?
A. 1-2 hours.
B. 4-5 hours.
C. 9-10 hours.
D. up to 16 hours.
6. How often does a female Giant Panda ovulate?
A. Once a month..
B. Once a year.
C. Once every 5 years.
D. Only when a male is near.
7. Giant Pandas are born:
A. Pink, hairless, and blind.
B. Eyes still shut, but with white and black fur.
C. Eyes open, white fur, and able to run around on their own.
D. Basically able to take care of themselves.
8. The scientific name of the Giant Panda is:
A. Odocoileus virginianus.
B. Ursus arctos.
C. Ailuropoda melanoleuca.
D. Bambusa multiplex.
9. What do Pandas eat?
A. Although classified as carnivores, Giant Pandas eat mostly bamboo, but also other vegetation and even some small animals such as rodents.
B. Mostly bamboo, but also other vegetation such as carrots and apples.
C. Only bamboo.
D. None of the above.
10. How well have Giant Pandas adapted to eating bamboo?
A. Completely.
B. Not at all.
C. Not completely, but fairly well.
11. What it the habitat of the Giant Panda like?
A. Broadleaf and coniferous forests.
B. High elevation jungles.
C. Above the tree line - but with plenty of rainfall.
D. Low elevation bamboo meadows.
12. How large will Tian Tian get?
A. About 150 pounds.
B. Around 250 pounds.
C. Up to 500 pounds.
D. Maybe as much as 600 pounds.
