This is an interesting video that gives us more insight of how scientists breed pandas in captivity. It's sad that we have to resort to such measures to keep the Giant Panda Species going ):
Hi Sophia! What are some of the factors that contribute to to the sedentary lifestyle of the panda and their focus on sleep and food instead of reproduction? (As mentioned in the video ^^) Thanks!
Animals raised in the zoo also receive protection against forces that kill pandas in the wild. However when these pandas are released into the wild they cannot fend for themselves and might die.
I think it's necessary and a good idea but needs to be improved. The zoo should find a way to make living in captivity more realistic so when pandas are released into the wild they will be able to take care of themselves.
Hi Sophia! What are some of the factors that contribute to to the sedentary lifestyle of the panda and their focus on sleep and food instead of reproduction? (As mentioned in the video ^^) Thanks!
ReplyDelete-Zhou Zhou
They are sedentary because they need fat to keep warm up in the mountains especially during winter (:
DeleteOh okay! Do you think there are other less harmful ways in which they can breed the pandas in captivity?
Delete-Zhou Zhou
Ooohhh okay thanks!
ReplyDelete-ZZ
What are some advantages and disadvantages of breeding in captivity?
ReplyDelete-Lin Wei
Animals raised in the zoo also receive protection against forces that kill pandas in the wild. However when these pandas are released into the wild they cannot fend for themselves and might die.
DeleteSo do you agree that captive bred pandas should be released back into the wild? Why/Why not?
Delete-Lin Wei
What is your view on captive breeding?
ReplyDelete- Alicia
I think it's necessary and a good idea but needs to be improved. The zoo should find a way to make living in captivity more realistic so when pandas are released into the wild they will be able to take care of themselves.
DeleteAgreed! It would be totally a waste of time, effort and money to breed a panda that can't take care of itself :(
Delete-ZZ