Penguin Habitats and Adaptations

Penguins are unique birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers using their wings as fins. They are warm-blooded, have feathers, and lay eggs. Penguins inhabit both cold regions like Antarctica and warmer areas like the Galapagos Islands. There are 18 species, with the emperor penguin being the largest and the little blue penguin the smallest.

What adaptation allows penguins to swim efficiently in water?

• Their long necks

• Their wings used as fins

• Their webbed feet

• Their ability to fly

Which of the following is true about penguin habitats?

• Penguins prefer tropical forests

• All penguins live in icy climates

• Some penguins live in warm climates

• Penguins only live in Antarctica

Where can the Galapagos penguin be found?

• In the Arctic

• In the Sahara Desert

• Near the Galapagos Islands

• In the Amazon Rainforest

Which penguin species is the largest?

• King penguin

• Emperor penguin

• Adelie penguin

• Little blue penguin

How tall is the little blue penguin?

• 1.2 meters

• 33 centimeters

• 4 feet

• 1 meter