Penguin Power Nap Quiz

How many times do chinstrap penguins nod off in a day?

• 20,000 times

• 15,000 times

• 10,000 times

• 5,000 times

How long do the naps of chinstrap penguins last?

• 2 seconds

• 8 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 6 seconds

What is the purpose of the microsleeps for chinstrap penguins?

• To socialize with other penguins

• To escape from predators

• To protect their eggs and chicks

• To find food

How many hours a day do chinstrap penguins nap for?

• 11 hours

• 8 hours

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

What is the role of sleep in animals according to the article?

• To make them more social

• To help them respond quickly to the outside environment

• To make them more aggressive

• To make them vulnerable to predators

What method did the scientists use to study the penguins in the wild?

• Ultrasound scans

• X-rays

• EEG monitoring and continuous video footage

• Blood tests

What is the purpose of migration for animals?

• To move to a new feeding ground

• To escape from predators

• To move to a warmer climate

• To find a mate

How much do African bush elephants sleep on average per day?

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

How much do male fruit flies need to sleep per day?

• 12 hours

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

How much do giant frigate birds sleep during their migration period?

• 2 hours a day

• 3 hours a day

• 4 hours a day

• Less than an hour a day