True or False? Penguins are mammals.
FALSE. Penguins are birds.
TRUE
True or False? Penguins have more feathers than any other type of bird.
True!
True or False? The smallest type of penguin is called the "little penguin".
True!
True or False? All penguins live in Antarctica.
False. They also live in Africa, Australia, New Zealand and on various Islands.
True or False? Penguins can fly.
False. Although they are often described as "flying through the water".
True or False? Penguins live most of their life in the water.
True! They spend 75% of their time in the water.
True or False? The Emporer Penguin is the world's largest type of penguin.
True! They can grow to be 1.3m tall and can weigh nearly 200kg!
True or False? Penguins are carnivores.
True! They only eat meat.
True or False? A group of penguins on land are called a 'waddle'.
True! However when they are in the water, they are called a 'raft' of penguins.
Penguins have special adaptations to survive in cold temperatures. What is one of these adaptations?
Sharp claws
Thick feathers
Long beaks
Large wings
What is the purpose of the layer of fat called blubber in penguins?
To protect their eggs
To help them fly
To help them camouflage
To act as insulation
What type of feet do penguins have that help them in swimming?
Fluffy feet
Webbed feet
Clawed feet
Long feet
What do penguins use to steer and dive underwater?
Beaks
Flippers
Claws
Fins
What do penguins primarily eat?
Fish
Plants
Insects
Seeds
Where do penguins live?
Icy lands of Antarctica
Rainforests
Deserts
Mountains
What is the main habitat of penguins?
Trees
Caves
Icebergs
Oceans
