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Passage: The Red Panda is the only living species of the genus Ailurus and the family Ailuridae. It has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008. The population continues to decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression. Q3. Why is the Red Panda's population decreasing?
ADue to excessive population growth
BDue to habitat loss and poaching
CBecause they are moving to cities
DBecause they have too much bamboo
✓ Correct Answer: B — Due to habitat loss and poaching
The passage explicitly lists habitat loss, fragmentation, and poaching as reasons for their decline.
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