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Think you know a thing or two about penguins? Take our quiz and find out if you’re a penguin pro or need to bone up on your birds.
How much do our penguins eat?
Between 5 and 10 fish a day.
Between 10 and 30 fish a day.
Between 50 and 75 fish a day.
Please select an answer!
Yay! That’s right.
Each penguin eats 10 to 30 fish a day.
Fast Fact
The first fish that each penguin gets in the morning has a penguin vitamin slipped inside of it.
Ooops. No.
Each penguin eats 10 to 30 fish a day.
Fast Fact
The first fish that each penguin gets in the morning has a penguin vitamin slipped inside of it.
Why are penguins mostly black and white?
So they can attend formal gatherings.
Their black back and white feathers help penguins blend into the open ocean.
The distinct black and white pattern lets other penguins know to stay away.
Please select an answer!
Terrific! That’s right.
Their color pattern is a form of camouflage. It makes it harder for predators to see them in the ocean.
Fast Fact
On land, penguins can turn their black backs to the sun to absorb heat.
Sorry. No.
Their color pattern is a form of camouflage. It makes it harder for predators to see them in the ocean.
Fast Fact
On land, penguins can turn their black backs to the sun to absorb heat.
How many different kinds of penguins are there?
Only one in the whole world.
There are 9 different species of penguin worldwide.
There are 17 different species of penguin worldwide.
Please select an answer!
Outstanding! That’s right.
There are 17 different species of penguins.
Fast Fact
The little blue penguin is smallest, at about 1 ½ feet tall. Emperor penguins grow tallest—to over four feet.
Nope.
There are 17 different species of penguins.
Fast Fact
The little blue penguin is smallest, at about 1 ½ feet tall. Emperor penguins grow tallest—to over four feet.
Why can’t penguins fly?
Their bones are too heavy and their wings are too small.
Penguins are afraid of heights.
Penguins get airsick.
Please select an answer!
Yay! That’s right.
They can’t fly because their bones are too heavy and their wings are too small.
Fast Fact
Solid bones help penguins dive deep. Flipperlike wings let them swim with grace and speed.
Ooops. No.
They can’t fly because their bones are too heavy and their wings are too small.
Fast Fact
Solid bones help penguins dive deep. Flipper-like wings let them swim with grace and speed.
Are penguins an endangered species?
Some kinds of penguins are endangered, and some aren’t.
Yes, all species of penguins are endangered.
No, penguins are not endangered.
Please select an answer!
Yes! That’s right.
Over half of the 17 different species of penguins are either threatened or endangered.
No.
Over half of the 17 different species of penguins are either threatened or endangered.
What keeps a penguin warm?
Eating chocolate bars.
Feathers and fat.
A fleece jacket.
Please select an answer!
Outstanding! That’s right.
Penguins rely on feathers and fat for insulation.
Fast Fact
Penguins have more feathers than any other bird—70 feathers in a square inch area.
Nope.
Penguins rely on feathers and fat for insulation.
Fast Fact
Penguins have more feathers than any other bird—70 feathers in a square inch area.
Would you find penguins and polar bears living together?
Yes, the polar bear's primary food source is penguins.
Yeah, haven’t you seen those soda ads?
No! Penguins live only in the southern hemisphere while polar bears are found in the northern end of the world.
Please select an answer!
Terrfic! That’s right.
Penguins live only in the southern hemisphere while polar bears are found in the northern end of the world.
Sorry. No.
Penguins live only in the southern hemisphere while polar bears are found in the northern end of the world.
You got (
) correct.
(6-7 correct)
- 10 fish for you—you’re a penguin pro! Want to learn more?
(4-5 correct)
- Good job, you know your penguins! Want to learn more?
(0-3 correct)
- Better get flapping if you want to be a penguin expert! Check out our penguin page to learn more.
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