Question

Which of the following is the main reason for the steep decrease in the Giant Panda population?

• A. Poaching of pandas for fur
• B. Loss of habitat
• C. Major forest fires killed pandas
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Loss of habitat

Pandas are found in the high altitude mountain ranges of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces in China. They primarily feed on bamboo. In the last 200 years, continuous deforestation has severely damaged the habitats of pandas, which has resulted in a steep decline in their population.