Swans: Facts and Trivia

Swans are beautiful, intelligent birds, the largest in the duck and goose family, found worldwide except Africa and Antarctica. They remember people, have six species, and up to 25,000 feathers. Swans live on lakes and rivers, eating greenery, insects, and tadpoles. They mate for life, with cygnets staying with mothers for six months. Swans fly up to 60 mph, are peaceful but defend nests. After scaring predators, they celebrate with noise and wing flapping.

Which continents do not have swans?

• Asia and Europe

• North America and South America

• Australia and Africa

• Africa and Antarctica

How many species of swans are there?

• Eight

• Ten

• Six

• Four

What is the maximum number of feathers a swan can have?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What do swans primarily eat?

• Fish and small mammals

• Seeds and nuts

• Greenery, insects, and tadpoles

• Fruits and berries

What are baby swans called?

• Ducklings

• Cygnets

• Chicks

• Goslings

How fast can swans fly?

• 75 miles per hour

• 45 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

What should you do if you see a swan?

• Approach it slowly

• Feed it

• Give it space

• Try to pet it

How do swans celebrate after scaring off a predator?

• By swimming in circles

• By flapping their wings and making noise

• By diving underwater

• By flying away