March of the Penguins

What penguin is the largest in the world?

• Macaroni Penguin

• Gentoo Penguin

• Emperor penguin

• Rockhopper Penguin

How long can a penguin hold their breath?

• 17 minutes

• 27 minutes

• 1 hour

• They don't have to breath as long as they keep eating.

How many species of penguins are their in all?

• 60

• 16

• 7

• 14

Who sits on the egg during the cold winter months?

• The Mother Penguin

• The Father Penguin

• Both the mother and the father

• Another female Penguin

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Why is the mother penguin going on a journey?

• She needs to feed herself.

• She needs a vacation.

• She needs to feed her husband.

• She needs to eat, and collect food for her chick.

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What kind of food does the mother penguin eat?

• Anchovies

• Sea lions

• Antarctic jonasfish, krill, squid, silver fish

• All of the above

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What kind of predator was chasing the mother penguin?

• A Tiger Shark

• Leopard seal

• An Orca whale

• A Polar Bear

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How does the mother penguin find her mate in the colony?

• They both flap their wings

• She sings, then he replies.

• They both flap their wings.

• She looks for him in the group

• He comes marching over to the female

Are Emperor Penguins carnivores?

• No

• Yes

What kind of penguins are described in this story?

• Princess Penguins

• Rock Hopper Penguins

• Chin Strap Peguins

• Emperor Penguins