Multiple choice general knowledge

Why do giant panda bears eat so much?

  1. They require large amounts of fuel due to their size and highly active lifestyles

  2. They have inefficient digestive system and insufficient nutrients from their food source of choice (bamboo)

  3. They are commonly infected with intestinal parasites

  4. They are lazy gluttons
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Giant pandas have a carnivore's digestive system but eat almost exclusively bamboo, which is low in nutrients and hard to digest. They must consume enormous amounts (12-38 kg daily) to extract sufficient energy. Their inefficient digestion means they pass most of the bamboo undigested.

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