Where Do Red Pandas Live? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
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Standards
- MS-LS1-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This science reading passage, titled "Where Do Red Pandas Live? In the Mountain Forests," explores the specific habitat of the unique Red Panda. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS2-1 (Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems) and MS-LS4-D (Biodiversity and Humans), the passage details the Red Panda's native range across the Eastern Himalayas. It describes their preference for cool, damp, high-altitude temperate bamboo forests, emphasizing how their reddish-brown fur provides perfect camouflage. The text highlights the crucial role trees play in their arboreal lifestyle for shelter and food. Importantly, the passage addresses the threats to their shrinking habitat due to deforestation and climate change, underscoring the critical need for conservation efforts to protect these endangered and rare animals and preserve the region's rich biodiversity. This resource is excellent for fostering reading comprehension and understanding ecological concepts related to habitats and species survival.
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