Penguin Characteristics and Behavior
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Penguins are mammals.

False (B)

What do penguins use to swim fast in the ocean?

  • Their tails
  • Their feet
  • Their beaks
  • Their wings (correct)
  • What do penguins eat?

    fish and squid

    Penguins live in groups called ______.

    <p>colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the key features of a penguin's life to their descriptions:

    <p>Wings = Used for swimming Colonies = Groups for protection Eggs = Baby penguins hatch from these</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Penguins

    Birds that cannot fly, living mostly in cold areas like Antarctica.

    Penguin Diet

    Penguins primarily eat fish and squid found in the ocean.

    Penguin Reproduction

    Baby penguins hatch from eggs, cared for by both parents.

    Swimming Ability

    Penguins use their wings to swim swiftly through water instead of flying.

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    Colony

    A group of penguins that live together for protection against predators.

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    Study Notes

    Penguin Characteristics

    • Penguins are birds, but cannot fly.
    • They live in cold climates, including Antarctica.
    • Penguins use their wings for swimming, not flying.
    • They're excellent swimmers, enabling them to move quickly underwater.
    • Their diet consists of fish and squid.

    Penguin Reproduction

    • Penguins reproduce by laying eggs.
    • Parents take turns incubating eggs, keeping them warm.
    • Baby penguins hatch from the eggs.
    • Young penguins learn to swim and find food as they grow.

    Penguin Social Structure

    • Penguins live in groups called colonies.
    • Living in colonies helps them defend against predators.

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    This quiz explores the fascinating characteristics, reproduction, and social structure of penguins. Discover how these unique birds survive in their cold habitats and the roles they play within their colonies. Test your knowledge about their swimming abilities and lifecycle!

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