A Black-And-White Issue

This week, the giant pandas Wu Weng en Xing Ja arrived at Schiphol airport. The two black-and-white bears will live at Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• a question that has eluded scientists for decades - a question that scientist couldn’t find the answer to for many years
• crack a code - find the meaning of a special code
• deconstruct - divide into different parts
• forested areas - areas with lots of trees; forests
• ward off threats - avoid dangerous situations
• adorable - very lovable, cute, sweet

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. What makes pandas so different form other sorts of bears?


2. What are the different functions of a panda’s white fur and its black fur?


3. What do pandas eat? Does this food really fill their bellies?