Penguin Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the penguin?

• Aptenodytes forsteri
• Aptenodytes patagonicus
• Spheniscidae
• Eudyptes chrysolophus

What is the average lifespan of a penguin in the wild?

• 2-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9-13 years
• 15-20 years

What type of environment do penguins live in?

• Deserts
• Tundra
• Forests
• Coastal regions

What is the average height of a penguin?

• 10-20 inches
• 21-30 inches
• 31-40 inches
• 41-50 inches

What is the average weight of a penguin?

• 2-5 lbs
• 6-9 lbs
• 10-15 lbs
• 16-20 lbs

What is the average wingspan of a penguin?

• 10-20 inches
• 21-30 inches
• 31-40 inches
• 41-50 inches

How fast can a penguin swim?

• 5-7 mph
• 8-10 mph
• 11-13 mph
• 14-16 mph

How deep can a penguin dive?

• 5-10 feet
• 11-20 feet
• 21-30 feet
• 31-40 feet

What type of food do penguins eat?

• Insects
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Fish and Krill
• Seeds and Nuts

What is the average size of a penguin egg?

• 1-2 inches
• 2-3 inches
• 3-4 inches
• 4-5 inches

How long does it take for a penguin chick to hatch?

• 2-3 weeks
• 3-4 weeks
• 4-5 weeks
• 5-6 weeks

How long do penguin chicks stay with their parents?

• 2-3 weeks
• 2 months
• 5 months
• 5-6 weeks

How much of the day do penguins spend in the water?

• 30-50%
• 50-75%
• 70-90%
• 90-100%

What is the average temperature of a penguin's habitat?

• 0-10u00b0F
• 10-20u00b0F
• 20-30u00b0F
• 30-40u00b0F

Which of the following is NOT a species of penguin?

• Emperor Penguin
• Galapagos Penguin
• Humboldt Penguin
• Arctic Penguin