Polar Bears and Penguins

This animal lives in the Arctic.

• Polar Bear

• Penguin

• Alligator

• House Cat

There are 17 different kinds of these.

• Polar Bears

• Penguins

• Dogs

• Teachers

Mother polar bears usually give birth to 1 or 2 cubs in _______.

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

How do penguins use their wings?

• To fly short distances.

• As flippers to help them swim.

• To keep them warm.

• To help them fight off predators.

What helps a polar bear become buoyant in the ocean waters?

• Air between their fur and skin.

• A layer of thick fur.

• A layer of blubber under their skin.

• A thick black skin.

What helps a penguin become buoyant in the ocean waters?

• A layer of blubber under their skin.

• A thick 6 inch layer of fur.

• Black feathers.

• A layer of air that their feathers hold against their body.

Once a female penguin lays an egg _________________.

• both the female and male take turns taking care of the egg.

• the male takes care of the egg.

• the female takes care of the egg

The Arctic is also called the _______.

• South Pole

• North Pole

The Antarctic is also called the _______.

• South Pole

• North Pole

How long do polar bear cubs stay in their den?

• 1 year

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 2 years