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Get your thinking cap on and tackle the first question! Which penguin species is the largest in size?

Royal penguin
Chinstrap penguin
Emperor penguin
King penguin

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

The largest living species of penguin is the Emperor penguin. What's the second largest living penguin species?

Gentoo penguin
King penguin
Royal penguin
Rockhopper penguin

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Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

In which of these places can you find penguins?

Greenland
Antarctica
Siberia
Arctic

You're one class act!

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Penguins, when referred to as a group, can be called what?

Rookery or colony
School
Troop or band
Gang

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True or false: Penguins are found naturally in the Arctic.

True
False

Spot on! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

True or false: Penguins aren't technically birds — they're mammals.

False
True

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Doh! 🤬

What is the smallest species of penguin?

Fairy penguin
Yellow-eyed penguin
Chinstrap penguin
Adélie penguin

You're doing great!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Which of the following penguins is known for its golden orange head plume and black face?

Royal penguin
Humboldt penguin
Macaroni penguin
Rockhopper penguin

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

In what ocean do Galapagos penguins primarily live?

Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean

Great!

Not quite.

What is the top speed recorded for a swimming penguin?

26 mph (42 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
30 mph (48 km/h)
18 mph (29 km/h)

Stunning!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

All of the following are characteristics of Emperor penguins EXCEPT one, which one is that?

They spend their entire life in Antarctica.
They can dive to depths of 10,000 feet when hunting.
The males incubate the eggs.
They are the largest of all penguin species.

Brilliant! 👍

That was incorrect.

You've conquered half of the quiz! How long can Emperor penguins stay underwater in a single dive?

30 minutes
10 minutes
45 minutes
20 minutes

Outstanding!

Not quite right. 😢

What is the main diet of a Chinstrap penguin?

Krill
Octopus
Seaweed
Plankton

Beautiful! 👍

Doh! 🤬

Which penguin species is endemic to New Zealand?

Gentoo penguin
Yellow-eyed penguin
Fairy penguin
Humboldt penguin

Stunning!

That was incorrect.

What is the average lifespan of a penguin in the wild?

15-20 years
30-35 years
5-10 years
25-30 years

Awesome!

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Which continent has the highest number of penguin species?

Africa
South America
Antarctica
Australia

Right on! 👊

Nope, sorry. 😢

What is the main predator of penguin chicks?

Emperor penguin with chick in Antarctica

Leopard seals
Killer whales
Skuas
Feral cats

Sensational!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What is the process called when a penguin sheds and replaces its feathers?

Molting
Renewing
Shedding
Fluffing

That's great!

Doh! 🤬

How many species of penguins are there in total?

Slay!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

The end is approaching! What is the scientific order that penguins belong to?

Procellariiformes
Sphenisciformes
Charadriiformes
Gaviiformes

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You're almost done! Which penguin species is adapted to warmer climates?

Emperor penguin
African penguin
Adélie penguin
Gentoo penguin

You're doing great!

Not quite.

Finally, what is the purpose of the counter-shading coloration on a penguin's body?

Attracting mates
Identifying family members
Camouflage from predators
Regulating body temperature

Beautiful! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Get your thinking cap on and tackle the first question! Which penguin species is the largest in size?

The largest living species of penguin is the Emperor penguin. What's the second largest living penguin species?

In which of these places can you find penguins?

Penguins, when referred to as a group, can be called what?

True or false: Penguins are found naturally in the Arctic.

True or false: Penguins aren't technically birds — they're mammals.

What is the smallest species of penguin?

Which of the following penguins is known for its golden orange head plume and black face?

In what ocean do Galapagos penguins primarily live?

What is the top speed recorded for a swimming penguin?

All of the following are characteristics of Emperor penguins EXCEPT one, which one is that?

You've conquered half of the quiz! How long can Emperor penguins stay underwater in a single dive?

What is the main diet of a Chinstrap penguin?

Which penguin species is endemic to New Zealand?

What is the average lifespan of a penguin in the wild?

Which continent has the highest number of penguin species?

What is the main predator of penguin chicks?

What is the process called when a penguin sheds and replaces its feathers?

How many species of penguins are there in total?

The end is approaching! What is the scientific order that penguins belong to?

You're almost done! Which penguin species is adapted to warmer climates?

Finally, what is the purpose of the counter-shading coloration on a penguin's body?

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